Finding the Third Proportional to 20,625 and 45,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,625 and 45,987 is: 102,535.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,625 : 45,987 = 45,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,625/45,987 = 45,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,625x = 45,987 × 45,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,625x = 2,114,804,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,114,804,169/20,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,535.96
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