Finding the Third Proportional to 45,660 and 92,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,660 and 92,576 is: 187,698.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,660 : 92,576 = 92,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,660/92,576 = 92,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,660x = 92,576 × 92,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,660x = 8,570,315,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,570,315,776/45,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,698.55
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