Finding the Third Proportional to 46,498 and 101,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,498 and 101,690 is: 222,393.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,498 : 101,690 = 101,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,498/101,690 = 101,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,498x = 101,690 × 101,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,498x = 10,340,856,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,340,856,100/46,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,393.57
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