Finding the Third Proportional to 45,391 and 105,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,391 and 105,476 is: 245,096.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,391 : 105,476 = 105,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,391/105,476 = 105,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,391x = 105,476 × 105,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,391x = 11,125,186,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,125,186,576/45,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,096.75
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