Finding the Third Proportional to 46,820 and 99,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,820 and 99,148 is: 209,959.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,820 : 99,148 = 99,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,820/99,148 = 99,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,820x = 99,148 × 99,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,820x = 9,830,325,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,830,325,904/46,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,959.97
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