Finding the Third Proportional to 45,820 and 96,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,820 and 96,558 is: 203,479.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,820 : 96,558 = 96,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,820/96,558 = 96,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,820x = 96,558 × 96,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,820x = 9,323,447,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,323,447,364/45,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,479.86
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