Finding the Third Proportional to 45,260 and 98,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,260 and 98,053 is: 212,425.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,260 : 98,053 = 98,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,260/98,053 = 98,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,260x = 98,053 × 98,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,260x = 9,614,390,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,614,390,809/45,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,425.78
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