Finding the Third Proportional to 46,704 and 102,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,704 and 102,492 is: 224,918.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,704 : 102,492 = 102,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,704/102,492 = 102,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,704x = 102,492 × 102,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,704x = 10,504,610,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,504,610,064/46,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,918.85
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