Finding the Third Proportional to 45,272.25 and 97,476.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,272.25 and 97,476.75 is: 209,879.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,272.25 : 97,476.75 = 97,476.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,272.25/97,476.75 = 97,476.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,272.25x = 97,476.75 × 97,476.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,272.25x = 9,501,716,790.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,501,716,790.56/45,272.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,879.49
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