Finding the Third Proportional to 46,358 and 100,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,358 and 100,107 is: 216,174.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,358 : 100,107 = 100,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,358/100,107 = 100,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,358x = 100,107 × 100,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,358x = 10,021,411,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,021,411,449/46,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,174.37
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