Finding the Third Proportional to 45,314 and 94,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,314 and 94,759 is: 198,156.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,314 : 94,759 = 94,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,314/94,759 = 94,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,314x = 94,759 × 94,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,314x = 8,979,268,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,979,268,081/45,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,156.60
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