Finding the Third Proportional to 45,124 and 66,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,124 and 66,144 is: 96,955.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,124 : 66,144 = 66,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,124/66,144 = 66,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,124x = 66,144 × 66,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,124x = 4,375,028,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,375,028,736/45,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,955.69
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