Finding the Third Proportional to 45,332 and 102,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,332 and 102,054 is: 229,749.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,332 : 102,054 = 102,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,332/102,054 = 102,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,332x = 102,054 × 102,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,332x = 10,415,018,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,415,018,916/45,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,749.82
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