Finding the Third Proportional to 45,324 and 83,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,324 and 83,196 is: 152,713.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,324 : 83,196 = 83,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,324/83,196 = 83,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,324x = 83,196 × 83,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,324x = 6,921,574,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,921,574,416/45,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,713.23
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