Finding the Third Proportional to 45,100 and 96,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,100 and 96,454 is: 206,283.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,100 : 96,454 = 96,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,100/96,454 = 96,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,100x = 96,454 × 96,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,100x = 9,303,374,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,303,374,116/45,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,283.24
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