Finding the Third Proportional to 45,243 and 95,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,243 and 95,580 is: 201,921.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,243 : 95,580 = 95,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,243/95,580 = 95,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,243x = 95,580 × 95,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,243x = 9,135,536,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,135,536,400/45,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,921.54
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