Finding the Third Proportional to 45,204 and 97,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,204 and 97,880 is: 211,939.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,204 : 97,880 = 97,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,204/97,880 = 97,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,204x = 97,880 × 97,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,204x = 9,580,494,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,580,494,400/45,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,939.09
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