Finding the Third Proportional to 45,081 and 97,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,081 and 97,938 is: 212,769.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,081 : 97,938 = 97,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,081/97,938 = 97,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,081x = 97,938 × 97,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,081x = 9,591,851,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,591,851,844/45,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,769.28
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