Finding the Third Proportional to 20,790 and 45,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,790 and 45,135 is: 97,987.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,790 : 45,135 = 45,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,790/45,135 = 45,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,790x = 45,135 × 45,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,790x = 2,037,168,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,037,168,225/20,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,987.89
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