Finding the Third Proportional to 45,295 and 96,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,295 and 96,071 is: 203,767.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,295 : 96,071 = 96,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,295/96,071 = 96,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,295x = 96,071 × 96,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,295x = 9,229,637,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,229,637,041/45,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,767.24
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