Finding the Third Proportional to 45,096 and 96,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,096 and 96,450 is: 206,284.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,096 : 96,450 = 96,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,096/96,450 = 96,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,096x = 96,450 × 96,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,096x = 9,302,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,302,602,500/45,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,284.43
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