Finding the Third Proportional to 45,052 and 66,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,052 and 66,220 is: 97,333.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,052 : 66,220 = 66,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,052/66,220 = 66,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,052x = 66,220 × 66,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,052x = 4,385,088,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,385,088,400/45,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,333.93
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