Finding the Third Proportional to 45,018 and 67,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,018 and 67,155 is: 100,177.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,018 : 67,155 = 67,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,018/67,155 = 67,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,018x = 67,155 × 67,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,018x = 4,509,794,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,509,794,025/45,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,177.57
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