Finding the Third Proportional to 45,396 and 75,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,396 and 75,024 is: 123,988.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,396 : 75,024 = 75,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,396/75,024 = 75,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,396x = 75,024 × 75,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,396x = 5,628,600,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,628,600,576/45,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,988.91
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