Finding the Third Proportional to 46,418 and 95,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,418 and 95,294 is: 195,634.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,418 : 95,294 = 95,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,418/95,294 = 95,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,418x = 95,294 × 95,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,418x = 9,080,946,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,080,946,436/46,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,634.16
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