Finding the Third Proportional to 45,344 and 98,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,344 and 98,754 is: 215,074.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,344 : 98,754 = 98,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,344/98,754 = 98,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,344x = 98,754 × 98,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,344x = 9,752,352,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,752,352,516/45,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,074.82
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