Finding the Third Proportional to 45,476 and 98,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,476 and 98,425 is: 213,024.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,476 : 98,425 = 98,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,476/98,425 = 98,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,476x = 98,425 × 98,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,476x = 9,687,480,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,687,480,625/45,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,024.03
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