Finding the Third Proportional to 46,262 and 96,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,262 and 96,162 is: 199,886.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,262 : 96,162 = 96,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,262/96,162 = 96,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,262x = 96,162 × 96,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,262x = 9,247,130,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,247,130,244/46,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,886.09
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