Finding the Third Proportional to 46,302 and 96,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,302 and 96,234 is: 200,012.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,302 : 96,234 = 96,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,302/96,234 = 96,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,302x = 96,234 × 96,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,302x = 9,260,982,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,260,982,756/46,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,012.59
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