Finding the Third Proportional to 46,218 and 107,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,218 and 107,829 is: 251,570.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,218 : 107,829 = 107,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,218/107,829 = 107,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,218x = 107,829 × 107,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,218x = 11,627,093,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,627,093,241/46,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,570.67
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