Finding the Third Proportional to 45,360 and 98,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,360 and 98,820 is: 215,286.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,360 : 98,820 = 98,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,360/98,820 = 98,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,360x = 98,820 × 98,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,360x = 9,765,392,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,765,392,400/45,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,286.43
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