Finding the Third Proportional to 45,248 and 96,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,248 and 96,507 is: 205,834.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,248 : 96,507 = 96,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,248/96,507 = 96,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,248x = 96,507 × 96,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,248x = 9,313,601,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,313,601,049/45,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,834.54
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