Finding the Third Proportional to 45,550 and 97,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,550 and 97,906 is: 210,440.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,550 : 97,906 = 97,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,550/97,906 = 97,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,550x = 97,906 × 97,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,550x = 9,585,584,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,585,584,836/45,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,440.94
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