Finding the Third Proportional to 45,234 and 96,479.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,234 and 96,479.50 is: 205,780.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,234 : 96,479.50 = 96,479.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,234/96,479.50 = 96,479.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,234x = 96,479.50 × 96,479.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,234x = 9,308,293,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,308,293,920.25/45,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,780.92
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