Finding the Third Proportional to 46,734 and 102,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,734 and 102,810 is: 226,171.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,734 : 102,810 = 102,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,734/102,810 = 102,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,734x = 102,810 × 102,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,734x = 10,569,896,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,569,896,100/46,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,171.44
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