Finding the Third Proportional to 45,129 and 97,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,129 and 97,792 is: 211,909.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,129 : 97,792 = 97,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,129/97,792 = 97,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,129x = 97,792 × 97,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,129x = 9,563,275,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,563,275,264/45,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,909.75
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