Finding the Third Proportional to 45,565 and 98,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,565 and 98,617 is: 213,438.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,565 : 98,617 = 98,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,565/98,617 = 98,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,565x = 98,617 × 98,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,565x = 9,725,312,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,725,312,689/45,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,438.22
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