Finding the Third Proportional to 46,818 and 102,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,818 and 102,396 is: 223,951.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,818 : 102,396 = 102,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,818/102,396 = 102,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,818x = 102,396 × 102,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,818x = 10,484,940,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,484,940,816/46,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,951.06
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