Finding the Third Proportional to 46,789 and 102,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,789 and 102,325 is: 223,779.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,789 : 102,325 = 102,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,789/102,325 = 102,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,789x = 102,325 × 102,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,789x = 10,470,405,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,470,405,625/46,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,779.21
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