Finding the Third Proportional to 46,635 and 100,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,635 and 100,641 is: 217,189.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,635 : 100,641 = 100,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,635/100,641 = 100,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,635x = 100,641 × 100,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,635x = 10,128,610,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,128,610,881/46,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,189.04
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