Finding the Third Proportional to 45,582 and 95,770.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,582 and 95,770.50 is: 201,219.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,582 : 95,770.50 = 95,770.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,582/95,770.50 = 95,770.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,582x = 95,770.50 × 95,770.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,582x = 9,171,988,670.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,171,988,670.25/45,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,219.53
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