Finding the Third Proportional to 45,466 and 97,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,466 and 97,248 is: 208,005.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,466 : 97,248 = 97,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,466/97,248 = 97,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,466x = 97,248 × 97,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,466x = 9,457,173,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,457,173,504/45,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,005.40
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