Finding the Third Proportional to 45,830 and 100,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,830 and 100,516 is: 220,455.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,830 : 100,516 = 100,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,830/100,516 = 100,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,830x = 100,516 × 100,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,830x = 10,103,466,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,103,466,256/45,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,455.30
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