Finding the Third Proportional to 45,289 and 66,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,289 and 66,547 is: 97,783.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,289 : 66,547 = 66,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,289/66,547 = 66,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,289x = 66,547 × 66,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,289x = 4,428,503,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,428,503,209/45,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,783.20
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