Finding the Third Proportional to 45,291 and 98,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,291 and 98,356 is: 213,594.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,291 : 98,356 = 98,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,291/98,356 = 98,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,291x = 98,356 × 98,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,291x = 9,673,902,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,673,902,736/45,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,594.37
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