Finding the Third Proportional to 45,830 and 97,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,830 and 97,715 is: 208,339.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,830 : 97,715 = 97,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,830/97,715 = 97,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,830x = 97,715 × 97,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,830x = 9,548,221,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,548,221,225/45,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,339.98
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