Finding the Third Proportional to 45,047 and 98,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,047 and 98,383 is: 214,869.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,047 : 98,383 = 98,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,047/98,383 = 98,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,047x = 98,383 × 98,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,047x = 9,679,214,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,679,214,689/45,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,869.24
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