Finding the Third Proportional to 45,315 and 60,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,315 and 60,480 is: 80,720.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,315 : 60,480 = 60,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,315/60,480 = 60,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,315x = 60,480 × 60,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,315x = 3,657,830,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,657,830,400/45,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,720.08
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