Finding the Third Proportional to 45,933 and 100,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,933 and 100,899 is: 221,640.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,933 : 100,899 = 100,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,933/100,899 = 100,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,933x = 100,899 × 100,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,933x = 10,180,608,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,180,608,201/45,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,640.39
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