Finding the Third Proportional to 20,933 and 45,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,933 and 45,802 is: 100,216.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,933 : 45,802 = 45,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,933/45,802 = 45,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,933x = 45,802 × 45,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,933x = 2,097,823,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,097,823,204/20,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,216.08
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