Finding the Third Proportional to 46,704 and 101,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,704 and 101,345 is: 219,912.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,704 : 101,345 = 101,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,704/101,345 = 101,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,704x = 101,345 × 101,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,704x = 10,270,809,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,270,809,025/46,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,912.83
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