Finding the Third Proportional to 46,216 and 99,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,216 and 99,824 is: 215,614.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,216 : 99,824 = 99,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,216/99,824 = 99,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,216x = 99,824 × 99,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,216x = 9,964,830,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,964,830,976/46,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,614.31
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