Finding the Third Proportional to 46,456 and 98,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,456 and 98,905 is: 210,569.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,456 : 98,905 = 98,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,456/98,905 = 98,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,456x = 98,905 × 98,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,456x = 9,782,199,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,782,199,025/46,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,569.12
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