Finding the Third Proportional to 45,813 and 99,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,813 and 99,458 is: 215,918.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,813 : 99,458 = 99,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,813/99,458 = 99,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,813x = 99,458 × 99,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,813x = 9,891,893,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,891,893,764/45,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,918.93
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