Finding the Third Proportional to 45,029 and 104,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,029 and 104,243 is: 241,324.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,029 : 104,243 = 104,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,029/104,243 = 104,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,029x = 104,243 × 104,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,029x = 10,866,603,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,866,603,049/45,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,324.55
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