Finding the Third Proportional to 45,936 and 100,075.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,936 and 100,075.50 is: 218,023.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,936 : 100,075.50 = 100,075.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,936/100,075.50 = 100,075.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,936x = 100,075.50 × 100,075.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,936x = 10,015,105,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,015,105,700.25/45,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,023.03
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