Finding the Third Proportional to 45,557 and 97,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,557 and 97,918 is: 210,460.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,557 : 97,918 = 97,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,557/97,918 = 97,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,557x = 97,918 × 97,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,557x = 9,587,934,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,587,934,724/45,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,460.19
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