Finding the Third Proportional to 46,792 and 102,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,792 and 102,334 is: 223,804.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,792 : 102,334 = 102,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,792/102,334 = 102,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,792x = 102,334 × 102,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,792x = 10,472,247,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,472,247,556/46,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,804.23
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