Finding the Third Proportional to 45,960 and 94,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,960 and 94,800 is: 195,540.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,960 : 94,800 = 94,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,960/94,800 = 94,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,960x = 94,800 × 94,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,960x = 8,987,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,987,040,000/45,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,540.47
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