Finding the Third Proportional to 45,657 and 92,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,657 and 92,574 is: 187,702.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,657 : 92,574 = 92,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,657/92,574 = 92,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,657x = 92,574 × 92,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,657x = 8,569,945,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,569,945,476/45,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,702.77
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