Finding the Third Proportional to 45,175.50 and 96,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,175.50 and 96,579 is: 206,472.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,175.50 : 96,579 = 96,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,175.50/96,579 = 96,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,175.50x = 96,579 × 96,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,175.50x = 9,327,503,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,327,503,241/45,175.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,472.61
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