Finding the Third Proportional to 45,084 and 84,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,084 and 84,528 is: 158,481.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,084 : 84,528 = 84,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,084/84,528 = 84,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,084x = 84,528 × 84,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,084x = 7,144,982,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,144,982,784/45,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,481.56
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