Finding the Third Proportional to 45,432 and 93,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,432 and 93,132 is: 190,913.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,432 : 93,132 = 93,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,432/93,132 = 93,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,432x = 93,132 × 93,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,432x = 8,673,569,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,673,569,424/45,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,913.22
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