Finding the Third Proportional to 46,902 and 102,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,902 and 102,562 is: 224,275.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,902 : 102,562 = 102,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,902/102,562 = 102,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,902x = 102,562 × 102,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,902x = 10,518,963,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,518,963,844/46,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,275.38
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