Finding the Third Proportional to 45,893 and 67,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,893 and 67,178 is: 98,334.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,893 : 67,178 = 67,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,893/67,178 = 67,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,893x = 67,178 × 67,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,893x = 4,512,883,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,512,883,684/45,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,334.90
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