Finding the Third Proportional to 45,640 and 98,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,640 and 98,768 is: 213,740.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,640 : 98,768 = 98,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,640/98,768 = 98,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,640x = 98,768 × 98,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,640x = 9,755,117,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,755,117,824/45,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,740.53
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