Finding the Third Proportional to 45,317 and 97,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,317 and 97,193 is: 208,453.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,317 : 97,193 = 97,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,317/97,193 = 97,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,317x = 97,193 × 97,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,317x = 9,446,479,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,446,479,249/45,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,453.32
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