Finding the Third Proportional to 46,533 and 101,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,533 and 101,758 is: 222,523.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,533 : 101,758 = 101,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,533/101,758 = 101,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,533x = 101,758 × 101,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,533x = 10,354,690,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,354,690,564/46,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,523.60
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