Finding the Third Proportional to 46,552 and 101,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,552 and 101,203 is: 220,013.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,552 : 101,203 = 101,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,552/101,203 = 101,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,552x = 101,203 × 101,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,552x = 10,242,047,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,242,047,209/46,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,013.04
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