Finding the Third Proportional to 45,933 and 65,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,933 and 65,013 is: 92,018.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,933 : 65,013 = 65,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,933/65,013 = 65,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,933x = 65,013 × 65,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,933x = 4,226,690,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,226,690,169/45,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,018.60
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