Finding the Third Proportional to 45,586 and 95,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,586 and 95,779 is: 201,237.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,586 : 95,779 = 95,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,586/95,779 = 95,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,586x = 95,779 × 95,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,586x = 9,173,616,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,173,616,841/45,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,237.59
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