Finding the Third Proportional to 45,984 and 93,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,984 and 93,912 is: 191,794.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,984 : 93,912 = 93,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,984/93,912 = 93,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,984x = 93,912 × 93,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,984x = 8,819,463,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,819,463,744/45,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,794.18
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