Finding the Third Proportional to 45,515 and 98,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,515 and 98,482 is: 213,088.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,515 : 98,482 = 98,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,515/98,482 = 98,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,515x = 98,482 × 98,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,515x = 9,698,704,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,698,704,324/45,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,088.09
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