Finding the Third Proportional to 45,047 and 67,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,047 and 67,408 is: 100,868.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,047 : 67,408 = 67,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,047/67,408 = 67,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,047x = 67,408 × 67,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,047x = 4,543,838,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,543,838,464/45,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,868.84
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