Finding the Third Proportional to 45,372 and 98,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,372 and 98,040 is: 211,845.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,372 : 98,040 = 98,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,372/98,040 = 98,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,372x = 98,040 × 98,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,372x = 9,611,841,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,611,841,600/45,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,845.23
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