Finding the Third Proportional to 46,943 and 104,381.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,943 and 104,381.50 is: 232,100.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,943 : 104,381.50 = 104,381.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,943/104,381.50 = 104,381.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,943x = 104,381.50 × 104,381.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,943x = 10,895,497,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,895,497,542.25/46,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,100.58
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