Finding the Third Proportional to 46,812 and 97,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,812 and 97,511 is: 203,118.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,812 : 97,511 = 97,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,812/97,511 = 97,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,812x = 97,511 × 97,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,812x = 9,508,395,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,508,395,121/46,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,118.75
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