Finding the Third Proportional to 46,821 and 101,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,821 and 101,580 is: 220,381.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,821 : 101,580 = 101,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,821/101,580 = 101,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,821x = 101,580 × 101,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,821x = 10,318,496,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,318,496,400/46,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,381.80
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