Finding the Third Proportional to 45,330 and 65,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,330 and 65,299 is: 94,064.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,330 : 65,299 = 65,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,330/65,299 = 65,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,330x = 65,299 × 65,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,330x = 4,263,959,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,263,959,401/45,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,064.84
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