Finding the Third Proportional to 45,026 and 96,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,026 and 96,430 is: 206,519.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,026 : 96,430 = 96,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,026/96,430 = 96,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,026x = 96,430 × 96,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,026x = 9,298,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,298,744,900/45,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,519.45
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