Finding the Third Proportional to 45.63 and 86
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Solution
The third proportional to 45.63 and 86 is: 162.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45.63 : 86 = 86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45.63/86 = 86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45.63x = 86 × 86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45.63x = 7,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,396/45.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162.10
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