Finding the Third Proportional to 46,368 and 99,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,368 and 99,954 is: 215,467.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,368 : 99,954 = 99,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,368/99,954 = 99,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,368x = 99,954 × 99,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,368x = 9,990,802,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,990,802,116/46,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,467.61
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