Finding the Third Proportional to 46,503 and 99,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,503 and 99,000 is: 210,760.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,503 : 99,000 = 99,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,503/99,000 = 99,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,503x = 99,000 × 99,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,503x = 9,801,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,801,000,000/46,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,760.60
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