Finding the Third Proportional to 46,993 and 103,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,993 and 103,327 is: 227,192.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,993 : 103,327 = 103,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,993/103,327 = 103,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,993x = 103,327 × 103,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,993x = 10,676,468,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,676,468,929/46,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,192.75
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