Finding the Third Proportional to 46,782 and 102,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,782 and 102,027 is: 222,510.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,782 : 102,027 = 102,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,782/102,027 = 102,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,782x = 102,027 × 102,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,782x = 10,409,508,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,409,508,729/46,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,510.98
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