Finding the Third Proportional to 46,968 and 97,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,968 and 97,815 is: 203,708.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,968 : 97,815 = 97,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,968/97,815 = 97,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,968x = 97,815 × 97,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,968x = 9,567,774,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,567,774,225/46,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,708.36
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