Finding the Third Proportional to 45,210 and 66,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,210 and 66,893.50 is: 98,976.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,210 : 66,893.50 = 66,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,210/66,893.50 = 66,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,210x = 66,893.50 × 66,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,210x = 4,474,740,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,474,740,342.25/45,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,976.78
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