Finding the Third Proportional to 45,221 and 66,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,221 and 66,478 is: 97,727.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,221 : 66,478 = 66,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,221/66,478 = 66,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,221x = 66,478 × 66,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,221x = 4,419,324,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,419,324,484/45,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,727.26
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