Finding the Third Proportional to 45,870 and 94,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,870 and 94,689 is: 195,465.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,870 : 94,689 = 94,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,870/94,689 = 94,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,870x = 94,689 × 94,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,870x = 8,966,006,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,966,006,721/45,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,465.59
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