Finding the Third Proportional to 45,618 and 93,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,618 and 93,063 is: 189,853.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,618 : 93,063 = 93,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,618/93,063 = 93,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,618x = 93,063 × 93,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,618x = 8,660,721,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,660,721,969/45,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,853.17
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