Finding the Third Proportional to 45,331 and 98,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,331 and 98,726 is: 215,014.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,331 : 98,726 = 98,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,331/98,726 = 98,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,331x = 98,726 × 98,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,331x = 9,746,823,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,746,823,076/45,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,014.52
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