Finding the Third Proportional to 45,032 and 104,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,032 and 104,250 is: 241,340.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,032 : 104,250 = 104,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,032/104,250 = 104,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,032x = 104,250 × 104,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,032x = 10,868,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,868,062,500/45,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,340.88
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