Finding the Third Proportional to 46,666 and 102,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,666 and 102,406 is: 224,724.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,666 : 102,406 = 102,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,666/102,406 = 102,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,666x = 102,406 × 102,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,666x = 10,486,988,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,486,988,836/46,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,724.40
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