Finding the Third Proportional to 46,866 and 110,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,866 and 110,629 is: 261,144.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,866 : 110,629 = 110,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,866/110,629 = 110,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,866x = 110,629 × 110,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,866x = 12,238,775,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,238,775,641/46,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,144.02
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