Finding the Third Proportional to 46,392 and 100,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,392 and 100,160 is: 216,244.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,392 : 100,160 = 100,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,392/100,160 = 100,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,392x = 100,160 × 100,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,392x = 10,032,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,032,025,600/46,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,244.73
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