Finding the Third Proportional to 45,424 and 97,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,424 and 97,754 is: 210,369.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,424 : 97,754 = 97,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,424/97,754 = 97,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,424x = 97,754 × 97,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,424x = 9,555,844,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,555,844,516/45,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,369.95
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