Finding the Third Proportional to 46,818 and 101,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,818 and 101,574 is: 220,369.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,818 : 101,574 = 101,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,818/101,574 = 101,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,818x = 101,574 × 101,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,818x = 10,317,277,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,317,277,476/46,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,369.89
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