Finding the Third Proportional to 46,298 and 96,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,298 and 96,232 is: 200,021.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,298 : 96,232 = 96,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,298/96,232 = 96,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,298x = 96,232 × 96,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,298x = 9,260,597,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,260,597,824/46,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,021.55
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