Finding the Third Proportional to 45,311.91 and 100,003.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,311.91 and 100,003.99 is: 220,710.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,311.91 : 100,003.99 = 100,003.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,311.91/100,003.99 = 100,003.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,311.91x = 100,003.99 × 100,003.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,311.91x = 10,000,798,453.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,000,798,453.44/45,311.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,710.17
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