Finding the Third Proportional to 46,460 and 102,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,460 and 102,298 is: 225,244.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,460 : 102,298 = 102,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,460/102,298 = 102,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,460x = 102,298 × 102,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,460x = 10,464,880,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,464,880,804/46,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,244.96
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