Finding the Third Proportional to 46,320 and 100,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,320 and 100,923 is: 219,893.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,320 : 100,923 = 100,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,320/100,923 = 100,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,320x = 100,923 × 100,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,320x = 10,185,451,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,185,451,929/46,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,893.18
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