Finding the Third Proportional to 45,532 and 98,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,532 and 98,840 is: 214,559.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,532 : 98,840 = 98,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,532/98,840 = 98,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,532x = 98,840 × 98,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,532x = 9,769,345,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,769,345,600/45,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,559.99
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