Finding the Third Proportional to 45,136 and 97,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,136 and 97,806 is: 211,937.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,136 : 97,806 = 97,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,136/97,806 = 97,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,136x = 97,806 × 97,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,136x = 9,566,013,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,566,013,636/45,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,937.56
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