Finding the Third Proportional to 46,750 and 102,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,750 and 102,068 is: 222,842.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,750 : 102,068 = 102,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,750/102,068 = 102,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,750x = 102,068 × 102,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,750x = 10,417,876,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,417,876,624/46,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,842.28
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