Finding the Third Proportional to 46,568 and 97,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,568 and 97,704 is: 204,992.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,568 : 97,704 = 97,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,568/97,704 = 97,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,568x = 97,704 × 97,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,568x = 9,546,071,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,546,071,616/46,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,992.09
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