Finding the Third Proportional to 46,406 and 101,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,406 and 101,176 is: 220,587.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,406 : 101,176 = 101,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,406/101,176 = 101,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,406x = 101,176 × 101,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,406x = 10,236,582,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,236,582,976/46,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,587.49
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