Finding the Third Proportional to 45,322 and 97,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,322 and 97,387 is: 209,263.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,322 : 97,387 = 97,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,322/97,387 = 97,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,322x = 97,387 × 97,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,322x = 9,484,227,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,484,227,769/45,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,263.22
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