Finding the Third Proportional to 45,490.50 and 98,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,490.50 and 98,751 is: 214,369.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,490.50 : 98,751 = 98,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,490.50/98,751 = 98,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,490.50x = 98,751 × 98,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,490.50x = 9,751,760,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,751,760,001/45,490.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,369.15
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