Finding the Third Proportional to 46,252 and 99,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,252 and 99,516 is: 214,119.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,252 : 99,516 = 99,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,252/99,516 = 99,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,252x = 99,516 × 99,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,252x = 9,903,434,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,903,434,256/46,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,119.05
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