Finding the Third Proportional to 46,524 and 103,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,524 and 103,368 is: 229,665.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,524 : 103,368 = 103,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,524/103,368 = 103,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,524x = 103,368 × 103,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,524x = 10,684,943,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,684,943,424/46,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,665.19
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