Finding the Third Proportional to 45,578 and 95,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,578 and 95,763 is: 201,205.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,578 : 95,763 = 95,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,578/95,763 = 95,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,578x = 95,763 × 95,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,578x = 9,170,552,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,170,552,169/45,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,205.67
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