Finding the Third Proportional to 45,924 and 97,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,924 and 97,360 is: 206,405.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,924 : 97,360 = 97,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,924/97,360 = 97,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,924x = 97,360 × 97,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,924x = 9,478,969,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,478,969,600/45,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,405.57
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