Finding the Third Proportional to 45,312 and 106,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,312 and 106,611 is: 250,836.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,312 : 106,611 = 106,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,312/106,611 = 106,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,312x = 106,611 × 106,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,312x = 11,365,905,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,365,905,321/45,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,836.54
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