Finding the Third Proportional to 45,787 and 96,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,787 and 96,576 is: 203,702.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,787 : 96,576 = 96,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,787/96,576 = 96,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,787x = 96,576 × 96,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,787x = 9,326,923,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,326,923,776/45,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,702.44
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