Finding the Third Proportional to 46,688 and 99,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,688 and 99,936 is: 213,913.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,688 : 99,936 = 99,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,688/99,936 = 99,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,688x = 99,936 × 99,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,688x = 9,987,204,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,987,204,096/46,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,913.73
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