Finding the Third Proportional to 45,186.75 and 98,421.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,186.75 and 98,421.75 is: 214,373.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,186.75 : 98,421.75 = 98,421.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,186.75/98,421.75 = 98,421.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,186.75x = 98,421.75 × 98,421.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,186.75x = 9,686,840,873.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,686,840,873.06/45,186.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,373.48
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