Finding the Third Proportional to 45,512 and 99,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,512 and 99,283 is: 216,582.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,512 : 99,283 = 99,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,512/99,283 = 99,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,512x = 99,283 × 99,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,512x = 9,857,114,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,857,114,089/45,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,582.75
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