Finding the Third Proportional to 46,954 and 97,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,954 and 97,806 is: 203,731.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,954 : 97,806 = 97,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,954/97,806 = 97,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,954x = 97,806 × 97,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,954x = 9,566,013,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,566,013,636/46,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,731.60
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