Finding the Third Proportional to 46,611 and 100,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,611 and 100,599 is: 217,119.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,611 : 100,599 = 100,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,611/100,599 = 100,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,611x = 100,599 × 100,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,611x = 10,120,158,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,120,158,801/46,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,119.54
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