Finding the Third Proportional to 45,471 and 93,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,471 and 93,195 is: 191,007.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,471 : 93,195 = 93,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,471/93,195 = 93,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,471x = 93,195 × 93,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,471x = 8,685,308,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,685,308,025/45,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,007.63
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