Finding the Third Proportional to 45,926 and 96,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,926 and 96,006 is: 200,695.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,926 : 96,006 = 96,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,926/96,006 = 96,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,926x = 96,006 × 96,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,926x = 9,217,152,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,217,152,036/45,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,695.73
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