Finding the Third Proportional to 46,768 and 100,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,768 and 100,177 is: 214,579.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,768 : 100,177 = 100,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,768/100,177 = 100,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,768x = 100,177 × 100,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,768x = 10,035,431,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,035,431,329/46,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,579.01
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