Finding the Third Proportional to 45,358 and 99,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,358 and 99,680 is: 219,059.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,358 : 99,680 = 99,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,358/99,680 = 99,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,358x = 99,680 × 99,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,358x = 9,936,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,936,102,400/45,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,059.54
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