Finding the Third Proportional to 45,444 and 96,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,444 and 96,432 is: 204,628.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,444 : 96,432 = 96,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,444/96,432 = 96,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,444x = 96,432 × 96,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,444x = 9,299,130,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,299,130,624/45,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,628.35
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