Finding the Third Proportional to 46,226 and 109,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,226 and 109,085 is: 257,420.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,226 : 109,085 = 109,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,226/109,085 = 109,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,226x = 109,085 × 109,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,226x = 11,899,537,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,899,537,225/46,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,420.87
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