Finding the Third Proportional to 45,288 and 98,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,288 and 98,136 is: 212,654.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,288 : 98,136 = 98,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,288/98,136 = 98,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,288x = 98,136 × 98,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,288x = 9,630,674,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,630,674,496/45,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,654.00
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