Finding the Third Proportional to 45,037.50 and 67,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,037.50 and 67,304 is: 100,579.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,037.50 : 67,304 = 67,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,037.50/67,304 = 67,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,037.50x = 67,304 × 67,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,037.50x = 4,529,828,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,529,828,416/45,037.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,579.04
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