Finding the Third Proportional to 45,449 and 97,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,449 and 97,216 is: 207,946.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,449 : 97,216 = 97,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,449/97,216 = 97,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,449x = 97,216 × 97,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,449x = 9,450,950,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,450,950,656/45,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,946.28
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