Finding the Third Proportional to 45,422 and 97,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,422 and 97,750 is: 210,361.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,422 : 97,750 = 97,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,422/97,750 = 97,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,422x = 97,750 × 97,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,422x = 9,555,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,555,062,500/45,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,361.99
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