Finding the Third Proportional to 46,481 and 95,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,481 and 95,434 is: 195,943.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,481 : 95,434 = 95,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,481/95,434 = 95,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,481x = 95,434 × 95,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,481x = 9,107,648,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,107,648,356/46,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,943.47
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