Finding the Third Proportional to 45,464 and 97,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,464 and 97,244 is: 207,997.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,464 : 97,244 = 97,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,464/97,244 = 97,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,464x = 97,244 × 97,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,464x = 9,456,395,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,456,395,536/45,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,997.44
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