Finding the Third Proportional to 45,292.50 and 61,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,292.50 and 61,506 is: 83,523.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,292.50 : 61,506 = 61,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,292.50/61,506 = 61,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,292.50x = 61,506 × 61,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,292.50x = 3,782,988,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,782,988,036/45,292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,523.50
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