Finding the Third Proportional to 45,293 and 106,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,293 and 106,574 is: 250,767.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,293 : 106,574 = 106,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,293/106,574 = 106,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,293x = 106,574 × 106,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,293x = 11,358,017,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,358,017,476/45,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,767.61
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