Finding the Third Proportional to 46,263 and 99,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,263 and 99,096 is: 212,265.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,263 : 99,096 = 99,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,263/99,096 = 99,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,263x = 99,096 × 99,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,263x = 9,820,017,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,820,017,216/46,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,265.03
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