Finding the Third Proportional to 46,696 and 99,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,696 and 99,952 is: 213,945.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,696 : 99,952 = 99,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,696/99,952 = 99,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,696x = 99,952 × 99,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,696x = 9,990,402,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,990,402,304/46,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,945.57
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