Finding the Third Proportional to 45,388 and 63,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,388 and 63,618 is: 89,170.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,388 : 63,618 = 63,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,388/63,618 = 63,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,388x = 63,618 × 63,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,388x = 4,047,249,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,047,249,924/45,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,170.04
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