Finding the Third Proportional to 45,344 and 96,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,344 and 96,076 is: 203,568.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,344 : 96,076 = 96,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,344/96,076 = 96,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,344x = 96,076 × 96,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,344x = 9,230,597,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,230,597,776/45,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,568.23
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