Finding the Third Proportional to 46,218 and 94,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,218 and 94,626 is: 193,735.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,218 : 94,626 = 94,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,218/94,626 = 94,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,218x = 94,626 × 94,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,218x = 8,954,079,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,954,079,876/46,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,735.77
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