Finding the Third Proportional to 45,336 and 97,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,336 and 97,632 is: 210,252.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,336 : 97,632 = 97,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,336/97,632 = 97,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,336x = 97,632 × 97,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,336x = 9,532,007,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,532,007,424/45,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,252.50
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