Finding the Third Proportional to 46,906 and 95,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,906 and 95,721 is: 195,337.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,906 : 95,721 = 95,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,906/95,721 = 95,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,906x = 95,721 × 95,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,906x = 9,162,509,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,162,509,841/46,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,337.69
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