Finding the Third Proportional to 46,936 and 101,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,936 and 101,272 is: 218,510.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,936 : 101,272 = 101,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,936/101,272 = 101,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,936x = 101,272 × 101,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,936x = 10,256,017,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,256,017,984/46,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,510.70
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