Finding the Third Proportional to 46,802 and 100,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,802 and 100,276 is: 214,847.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,802 : 100,276 = 100,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,802/100,276 = 100,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,802x = 100,276 × 100,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,802x = 10,055,276,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,055,276,176/46,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,847.15
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