Finding the Third Proportional to 45,182 and 67,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,182 and 67,773 is: 101,659.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,182 : 67,773 = 67,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,182/67,773 = 67,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,182x = 67,773 × 67,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,182x = 4,593,179,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,593,179,529/45,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,659.50
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