Finding the Third Proportional to 45,816 and 96,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,816 and 96,550 is: 203,463.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,816 : 96,550 = 96,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,816/96,550 = 96,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,816x = 96,550 × 96,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,816x = 9,321,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,321,902,500/45,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,463.91
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