Finding the Third Proportional to 46,244 and 99,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,244 and 99,502 is: 214,095.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,244 : 99,502 = 99,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,244/99,502 = 99,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,244x = 99,502 × 99,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,244x = 9,900,648,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,900,648,004/46,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,095.84
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