Finding the Third Proportional to 46,948 and 101,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,948 and 101,296 is: 218,558.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,948 : 101,296 = 101,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,948/101,296 = 101,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,948x = 101,296 × 101,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,948x = 10,260,879,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,260,879,616/46,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,558.40
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