Finding the Third Proportional to 45,170 and 99,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,170 and 99,092 is: 217,383.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,170 : 99,092 = 99,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,170/99,092 = 99,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,170x = 99,092 × 99,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,170x = 9,819,224,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,819,224,464/45,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,383.76
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