Finding the Third Proportional to 45,508.50 and 99,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,508.50 and 99,765 is: 218,707.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,508.50 : 99,765 = 99,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,508.50/99,765 = 99,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,508.50x = 99,765 × 99,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,508.50x = 9,953,055,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,953,055,225/45,508.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,707.61
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