Finding the Third Proportional to 45,552 and 93,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,552 and 93,372 is: 191,392.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,552 : 93,372 = 93,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,552/93,372 = 93,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,552x = 93,372 × 93,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,552x = 8,718,330,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,718,330,384/45,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,392.92
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