Finding the Third Proportional to 45,362 and 96,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,362 and 96,214 is: 204,072.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,362 : 96,214 = 96,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,362/96,214 = 96,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,362x = 96,214 × 96,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,362x = 9,257,133,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,257,133,796/45,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,072.43
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