Finding the Third Proportional to 45,366 and 97,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,366 and 97,293 is: 208,656.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,366 : 97,293 = 97,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,366/97,293 = 97,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,366x = 97,293 × 97,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,366x = 9,465,927,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,465,927,849/45,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,656.88
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