Finding the Third Proportional to 45,576 and 98,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,576 and 98,928 is: 214,734.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,576 : 98,928 = 98,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,576/98,928 = 98,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,576x = 98,928 × 98,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,576x = 9,786,749,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,786,749,184/45,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,734.71
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