Finding the Third Proportional to 46,254 and 95,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,254 and 95,790 is: 198,376.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,254 : 95,790 = 95,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,254/95,790 = 95,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,254x = 95,790 × 95,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,254x = 9,175,724,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,175,724,100/46,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,376.88
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