Finding the Third Proportional to 45,027 and 104,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,027 and 104,238 is: 241,312.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,027 : 104,238 = 104,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,027/104,238 = 104,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,027x = 104,238 × 104,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,027x = 10,865,560,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,865,560,644/45,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,312.12
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