Finding the Third Proportional to 46,474 and 98,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,474 and 98,941 is: 210,640.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,474 : 98,941 = 98,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,474/98,941 = 98,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,474x = 98,941 × 98,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,474x = 9,789,321,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,789,321,481/46,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,640.82
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