Finding the Third Proportional to 45,043 and 96,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,043 and 96,646 is: 207,367.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,043 : 96,646 = 96,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,043/96,646 = 96,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,043x = 96,646 × 96,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,043x = 9,340,449,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,340,449,316/45,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,367.39
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