Finding the Third Proportional to 45,331 and 97,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,331 and 97,217 is: 208,491.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,331 : 97,217 = 97,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,331/97,217 = 97,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,331x = 97,217 × 97,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,331x = 9,451,145,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,451,145,089/45,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,491.87
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