Finding the Third Proportional to 45,792 and 97,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,792 and 97,584 is: 207,954.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,792 : 97,584 = 97,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,792/97,584 = 97,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,792x = 97,584 × 97,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,792x = 9,522,637,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,522,637,056/45,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,954.16
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