Finding the Third Proportional to 45,795 and 99,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,795 and 99,366 is: 215,604.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,795 : 99,366 = 99,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,795/99,366 = 99,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,795x = 99,366 × 99,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,795x = 9,873,601,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,873,601,956/45,795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,604.37
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