Finding the Third Proportional to 46,952 and 97,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,952 and 97,802 is: 203,723.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,952 : 97,802 = 97,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,952/97,802 = 97,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,952x = 97,802 × 97,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,952x = 9,565,231,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,565,231,204/46,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,723.62
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