Finding the Third Proportional to 46,888 and 95,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,888 and 95,515 is: 194,572.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,888 : 95,515 = 95,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,888/95,515 = 95,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,888x = 95,515 × 95,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,888x = 9,123,115,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,123,115,225/46,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,572.50
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