Finding the Third Proportional to 45,556 and 98,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,556 and 98,992 is: 215,107.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,556 : 98,992 = 98,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,556/98,992 = 98,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,556x = 98,992 × 98,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,556x = 9,799,416,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,799,416,064/45,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,107.03
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