Finding the Third Proportional to 46,389 and 99,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,389 and 99,336 is: 212,715.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,389 : 99,336 = 99,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,389/99,336 = 99,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,389x = 99,336 × 99,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,389x = 9,867,640,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,867,640,896/46,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,715.10
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