Finding the Third Proportional to 45,375 and 66,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,375 and 66,765 is: 98,238.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,375 : 66,765 = 66,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,375/66,765 = 66,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,375x = 66,765 × 66,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,375x = 4,457,565,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,457,565,225/45,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,238.35
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