Finding the Third Proportional to 46,656 and 102,789
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,656 and 102,789 is: 226,457.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,656 : 102,789 = 102,789 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,656/102,789 = 102,789/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,656x = 102,789 × 102,789 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,656x = 10,565,578,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,565,578,521/46,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,457.02
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