Finding the Third Proportional to 45,744 and 98,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,744 and 98,778 is: 213,297.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,744 : 98,778 = 98,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,744/98,778 = 98,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,744x = 98,778 × 98,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,744x = 9,757,093,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,757,093,284/45,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,297.77
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