Finding the Third Proportional to 45,581 and 95,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,581 and 95,769 is: 201,217.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,581 : 95,769 = 95,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,581/95,769 = 95,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,581x = 95,769 × 95,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,581x = 9,171,701,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,171,701,361/45,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,217.64
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