Finding the Third Proportional to 46,722 and 101,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,722 and 101,220 is: 219,286.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,722 : 101,220 = 101,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,722/101,220 = 101,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,722x = 101,220 × 101,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,722x = 10,245,488,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,245,488,400/46,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,286.17
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