Finding the Third Proportional to 45,984 and 100,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,984 and 100,800 is: 220,960.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,984 : 100,800 = 100,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,984/100,800 = 100,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,984x = 100,800 × 100,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,984x = 10,160,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,160,640,000/45,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,960.33
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