Finding the Third Proportional to 20,910 and 45,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,910 and 45,228 is: 97,827.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,910 : 45,228 = 45,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,910/45,228 = 45,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,910x = 45,228 × 45,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,910x = 2,045,571,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,571,984/20,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,827.45
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