Finding the Third Proportional to 46,796 and 100,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,796 and 100,024 is: 213,796.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,796 : 100,024 = 100,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,796/100,024 = 100,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,796x = 100,024 × 100,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,796x = 10,004,800,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,004,800,576/46,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,796.06
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