Finding the Third Proportional to 45,906 and 97,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,906 and 97,324 is: 206,333.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,906 : 97,324 = 97,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,906/97,324 = 97,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,906x = 97,324 × 97,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,906x = 9,471,960,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,471,960,976/45,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,333.83
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