Finding the Third Proportional to 45,572 and 99,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,572 and 99,446 is: 217,008.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,572 : 99,446 = 99,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,572/99,446 = 99,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,572x = 99,446 × 99,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,572x = 9,889,506,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,889,506,916/45,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,008.40
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