Finding the Third Proportional to 45,450 and 106,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,450 and 106,152 is: 247,926.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,450 : 106,152 = 106,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,450/106,152 = 106,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,450x = 106,152 × 106,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,450x = 11,268,247,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,268,247,104/45,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,926.23
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