Finding the Third Proportional to 45,864 and 93,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,864 and 93,672 is: 191,314.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,864 : 93,672 = 93,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,864/93,672 = 93,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,864x = 93,672 × 93,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,864x = 8,774,443,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,774,443,584/45,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,314.40
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