Finding the Third Proportional to 46,266 and 99,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,266 and 99,548 is: 214,191.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,266 : 99,548 = 99,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,266/99,548 = 99,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,266x = 99,548 × 99,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,266x = 9,909,804,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,909,804,304/46,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,191.94
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