Finding the Third Proportional to 46,769 and 96,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,769 and 96,864 is: 200,616.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,769 : 96,864 = 96,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,769/96,864 = 96,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,769x = 96,864 × 96,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,769x = 9,382,634,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,382,634,496/46,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,616.53
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