Finding the Third Proportional to 45,450 and 99,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,450 and 99,320 is: 217,039.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,450 : 99,320 = 99,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,450/99,320 = 99,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,450x = 99,320 × 99,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,450x = 9,864,462,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,864,462,400/45,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,039.88
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