Finding the Third Proportional to 46,722 and 102,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,722 and 102,138 is: 223,281.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,722 : 102,138 = 102,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,722/102,138 = 102,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,722x = 102,138 × 102,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,722x = 10,432,171,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,432,171,044/46,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,281.77
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