Finding the Third Proportional to 45,337 and 71,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,337 and 71,772 is: 113,620.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,337 : 71,772 = 71,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,337/71,772 = 71,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,337x = 71,772 × 71,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,337x = 5,151,219,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,151,219,984/45,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,620.66
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