Finding the Third Proportional to 46,646 and 100,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,646 and 100,660 is: 217,219.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,646 : 100,660 = 100,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,646/100,660 = 100,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,646x = 100,660 × 100,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,646x = 10,132,435,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,132,435,600/46,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,219.82
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