Finding the Third Proportional to 46,734 and 105,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,734 and 105,171 is: 236,678.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,734 : 105,171 = 105,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,734/105,171 = 105,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,734x = 105,171 × 105,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,734x = 11,060,939,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,060,939,241/46,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,678.63
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