Finding the Third Proportional to 45,467 and 99,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,467 and 99,958 is: 219,755.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,467 : 99,958 = 99,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,467/99,958 = 99,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,467x = 99,958 × 99,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,467x = 9,991,601,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,991,601,764/45,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,755.03
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