Finding the Third Proportional to 45,286 and 98,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,286 and 98,346 is: 213,574.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,286 : 98,346 = 98,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,286/98,346 = 98,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,286x = 98,346 × 98,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,286x = 9,671,935,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,671,935,716/45,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,574.52
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