Finding the Third Proportional to 45,924 and 99,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,924 and 99,192 is: 214,246.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,924 : 99,192 = 99,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,924/99,192 = 99,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,924x = 99,192 × 99,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,924x = 9,839,052,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,839,052,864/45,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,246.43
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