Finding the Third Proportional to 45,672 and 92,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,672 and 92,595 is: 187,726.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,672 : 92,595 = 92,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,672/92,595 = 92,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,672x = 92,595 × 92,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,672x = 8,573,834,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,573,834,025/45,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,726.27
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