Finding the Third Proportional to 45,368 and 96,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,368 and 96,136 is: 203,714.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,368 : 96,136 = 96,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,368/96,136 = 96,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,368x = 96,136 × 96,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,368x = 9,242,130,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,242,130,496/45,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,714.74
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