Finding the Third Proportional to 46,292 and 99,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,292 and 99,595 is: 214,273.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,292 : 99,595 = 99,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,292/99,595 = 99,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,292x = 99,595 × 99,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,292x = 9,919,164,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,919,164,025/46,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,273.83
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