Finding the Third Proportional to 45,034 and 97,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,034 and 97,704 is: 211,974.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,034 : 97,704 = 97,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,034/97,704 = 97,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,034x = 97,704 × 97,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,034x = 9,546,071,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,546,071,616/45,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,974.77
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