Finding the Third Proportional to 45,954 and 99,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,954 and 99,684 is: 216,235.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,954 : 99,684 = 99,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,954/99,684 = 99,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,954x = 99,684 × 99,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,954x = 9,936,899,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,936,899,856/45,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,235.80
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