Finding the Third Proportional to 45,824 and 98,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,824 and 98,558 is: 211,977.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,824 : 98,558 = 98,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,824/98,558 = 98,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,824x = 98,558 × 98,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,824x = 9,713,679,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,713,679,364/45,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,977.99
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