Finding the Third Proportional to 45,326 and 97,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,326 and 97,208 is: 208,476.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,326 : 97,208 = 97,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,326/97,208 = 97,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,326x = 97,208 × 97,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,326x = 9,449,395,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,449,395,264/45,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,476.27
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