Finding the Third Proportional to 45,207 and 98,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,207 and 98,514 is: 214,679.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,207 : 98,514 = 98,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,207/98,514 = 98,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,207x = 98,514 × 98,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,207x = 9,705,008,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,705,008,196/45,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,679.32
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