Finding the Third Proportional to 46,314 and 99,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,314 and 99,828 is: 215,175.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,314 : 99,828 = 99,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,314/99,828 = 99,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,314x = 99,828 × 99,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,314x = 9,965,629,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,965,629,584/46,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,175.32
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