Finding the Third Proportional to 46,488 and 102,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,488 and 102,360 is: 225,382.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,488 : 102,360 = 102,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,488/102,360 = 102,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,488x = 102,360 × 102,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,488x = 10,477,569,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,477,569,600/46,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,382.24
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