Finding the Third Proportional to 45,234 and 99,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,234 and 99,652 is: 219,536.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,234 : 99,652 = 99,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,234/99,652 = 99,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,234x = 99,652 × 99,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,234x = 9,930,521,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,930,521,104/45,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,536.66
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