Finding the Third Proportional to 20,777 and 45,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,777 and 45,362 is: 99,037.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,777 : 45,362 = 45,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,777/45,362 = 45,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,777x = 45,362 × 45,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,777x = 2,057,711,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,057,711,044/20,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,037.93
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