Finding the Third Proportional to 45,436 and 92,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,436 and 92,725 is: 189,231.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,436 : 92,725 = 92,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,436/92,725 = 92,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,436x = 92,725 × 92,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,436x = 8,597,925,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,597,925,625/45,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,231.57
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