Finding the Third Proportional to 45,240 and 94,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,240 and 94,604 is: 197,831.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,240 : 94,604 = 94,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,240/94,604 = 94,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,240x = 94,604 × 94,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,240x = 8,949,916,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,949,916,816/45,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,831.94
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