Finding the Third Proportional to 45,279 and 99,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,279 and 99,522 is: 218,746.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,279 : 99,522 = 99,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,279/99,522 = 99,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,279x = 99,522 × 99,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,279x = 9,904,628,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,904,628,484/45,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,746.63
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