Finding the Third Proportional to 45,522 and 96,693.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,522 and 96,693.75 is: 205,388.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,522 : 96,693.75 = 96,693.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,522/96,693.75 = 96,693.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,522x = 96,693.75 × 96,693.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,522x = 9,349,681,289.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,349,681,289.06/45,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,388.19
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