Finding the Third Proportional to 45,120 and 67,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,120 and 67,420 is: 100,741.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,120 : 67,420 = 67,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,120/67,420 = 67,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,120x = 67,420 × 67,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,120x = 4,545,456,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,545,456,400/45,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,741.50
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