Finding the Third Proportional to 45,230 and 99,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,230 and 99,483 is: 218,812.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,230 : 99,483 = 99,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,230/99,483 = 99,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,230x = 99,483 × 99,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,230x = 9,896,867,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,896,867,289/45,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,812.01
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