Finding the Third Proportional to 45,862 and 107,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,862 and 107,033 is: 249,794.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,862 : 107,033 = 107,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,862/107,033 = 107,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,862x = 107,033 × 107,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,862x = 11,456,063,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,456,063,089/45,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,794.23
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