Finding the Third Proportional to 45,478 and 92,805.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,478 and 92,805.50 is: 189,385.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,478 : 92,805.50 = 92,805.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,478/92,805.50 = 92,805.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,478x = 92,805.50 × 92,805.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,478x = 8,612,860,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,612,860,830.25/45,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,385.22
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