Finding the Third Proportional to 45,414 and 96,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,414 and 96,237 is: 203,936.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,414 : 96,237 = 96,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,414/96,237 = 96,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,414x = 96,237 × 96,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,414x = 9,261,560,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,261,560,169/45,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,936.23
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