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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,486 and 98,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,486 and 98,370 is: 212,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,486 : 98,370 = 98,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,486/98,370 = 98,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,486x = 98,370 × 98,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,486x = 9,676,656,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,656,900/45,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,739.24

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