Finding the Third Proportional to 46,237.50 and 99,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,237.50 and 99,492 is: 214,082.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,237.50 : 99,492 = 99,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,237.50/99,492 = 99,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,237.50x = 99,492 × 99,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,237.50x = 9,898,658,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,898,658,064/46,237.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,082.90
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