Finding the Third Proportional to 46,467 and 98,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,467 and 98,928 is: 210,617.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,467 : 98,928 = 98,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,467/98,928 = 98,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,467x = 98,928 × 98,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,467x = 9,786,749,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,786,749,184/46,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,617.19
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