Finding the Third Proportional to 45,081 and 99,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,081 and 99,378 is: 219,072.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,081 : 99,378 = 99,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,081/99,378 = 99,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,081x = 99,378 × 99,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,081x = 9,875,986,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,875,986,884/45,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,072.05
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