Finding the Third Proportional to 20,950 and 45,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,950 and 45,932 is: 100,703.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,950 : 45,932 = 45,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,950/45,932 = 45,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,950x = 45,932 × 45,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,950x = 2,109,748,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,109,748,624/20,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,703.99
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