Finding the Third Proportional to 46,984 and 97,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,984 and 97,844 is: 203,759.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,984 : 97,844 = 97,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,984/97,844 = 97,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,984x = 97,844 × 97,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,984x = 9,573,448,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,573,448,336/46,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,759.76
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