Finding the Third Proportional to 45,496 and 97,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,496 and 97,835 is: 210,385.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,496 : 97,835 = 97,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,496/97,835 = 97,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,496x = 97,835 × 97,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,496x = 9,571,687,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,571,687,225/45,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,385.25
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