Finding the Third Proportional to 45,338 and 98,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,338 and 98,868 is: 215,600.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,338 : 98,868 = 98,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,338/98,868 = 98,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,338x = 98,868 × 98,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,338x = 9,774,881,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,774,881,424/45,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,600.19
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