Finding the Third Proportional to 46,291 and 99,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,291 and 99,593 is: 214,269.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,291 : 99,593 = 99,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,291/99,593 = 99,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,291x = 99,593 × 99,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,291x = 9,918,765,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,918,765,649/46,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,269.85
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