Finding the Third Proportional to 46,235 and 94,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,235 and 94,657 is: 193,791.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,235 : 94,657 = 94,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,235/94,657 = 94,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,235x = 94,657 × 94,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,235x = 8,959,947,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,959,947,649/46,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,791.45
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