Finding the Third Proportional to 45,544 and 98,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,544 and 98,864 is: 214,607.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,544 : 98,864 = 98,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,544/98,864 = 98,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,544x = 98,864 × 98,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,544x = 9,774,090,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,774,090,496/45,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,607.64
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