Finding the Third Proportional to 46,690 and 102,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,690 and 102,450 is: 224,801.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,690 : 102,450 = 102,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,690/102,450 = 102,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,690x = 102,450 × 102,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,690x = 10,496,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,496,002,500/46,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,801.94
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