Finding the Third Proportional to 45,324 and 98,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,324 and 98,181 is: 212,680.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,324 : 98,181 = 98,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,324/98,181 = 98,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,324x = 98,181 × 98,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,324x = 9,639,508,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,639,508,761/45,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,680.01
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