Finding the Third Proportional to 46,746 and 101,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,746 and 101,266 is: 219,372.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,746 : 101,266 = 101,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,746/101,266 = 101,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,746x = 101,266 × 101,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,746x = 10,254,802,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,254,802,756/46,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,372.84
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