Finding the Third Proportional to 46,278 and 101,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,278 and 101,388 is: 222,125.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,278 : 101,388 = 101,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,278/101,388 = 101,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,278x = 101,388 × 101,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,278x = 10,279,526,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,279,526,544/46,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,125.56
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