Finding the Third Proportional to 45,593 and 98,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,593 and 98,475 is: 212,693.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,593 : 98,475 = 98,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,593/98,475 = 98,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,593x = 98,475 × 98,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,593x = 9,697,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,697,325,625/45,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,693.30
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