Finding the Third Proportional to 45,897.75 and 106,467.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,897.75 and 106,467.75 is: 246,970.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,897.75 : 106,467.75 = 106,467.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,897.75/106,467.75 = 106,467.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,897.75x = 106,467.75 × 106,467.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,897.75x = 11,335,381,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,335,381,790.06/45,897.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,970.32
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