Finding the Third Proportional to 45,408 and 75,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,408 and 75,040 is: 124,009.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,408 : 75,040 = 75,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,408/75,040 = 75,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,408x = 75,040 × 75,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,408x = 5,631,001,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,631,001,600/45,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,009.02
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