Finding the Third Proportional to 45,929 and 93,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,929 and 93,799 is: 191,562.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,929 : 93,799 = 93,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,929/93,799 = 93,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,929x = 93,799 × 93,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,929x = 8,798,252,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,798,252,401/45,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,562.03
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