Finding the Third Proportional to 46,816 and 100,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,816 and 100,512 is: 215,795.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,816 : 100,512 = 100,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,816/100,512 = 100,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,816x = 100,512 × 100,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,816x = 10,102,662,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,102,662,144/46,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,795.07
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