Finding the Third Proportional to 45,228 and 99,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,228 and 99,024 is: 216,807.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,228 : 99,024 = 99,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,228/99,024 = 99,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,228x = 99,024 × 99,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,228x = 9,805,752,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,805,752,576/45,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,807.12
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