Finding the Third Proportional to 45,933 and 99,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,933 and 99,111 is: 213,854.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,933 : 99,111 = 99,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,933/99,111 = 99,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,933x = 99,111 × 99,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,933x = 9,822,990,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,822,990,321/45,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,854.75
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