Finding the Third Proportional to 45,271 and 67,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,271 and 67,603 is: 100,951.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,271 : 67,603 = 67,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,271/67,603 = 67,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,271x = 67,603 × 67,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,271x = 4,570,165,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,570,165,609/45,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,951.28
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