Finding the Third Proportional to 45,264 and 94,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,264 and 94,659 is: 197,957.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,264 : 94,659 = 94,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,264/94,659 = 94,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,264x = 94,659 × 94,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,264x = 8,960,326,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,960,326,281/45,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,957.01
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