Finding the Third Proportional to 45,542 and 93,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,542 and 93,352 is: 191,352.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,542 : 93,352 = 93,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,542/93,352 = 93,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,542x = 93,352 × 93,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,542x = 8,714,595,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,714,595,904/45,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,352.95
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