Finding the Third Proportional to 45,991 and 101,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,991 and 101,013 is: 221,861.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,991 : 101,013 = 101,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,991/101,013 = 101,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,991x = 101,013 × 101,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,991x = 10,203,626,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,203,626,169/45,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,861.37
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