Finding the Third Proportional to 45,313 and 66,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,313 and 66,633 is: 97,984.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,313 : 66,633 = 66,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,313/66,633 = 66,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,313x = 66,633 × 66,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,313x = 4,439,956,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,439,956,689/45,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,984.17
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