Finding the Third Proportional to 45,146 and 97,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,146 and 97,825 is: 211,972.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,146 : 97,825 = 97,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,146/97,825 = 97,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,146x = 97,825 × 97,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,146x = 9,569,730,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,569,730,625/45,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,972.95
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