Finding the Third Proportional to 45,414 and 67,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,414 and 67,473 is: 100,246.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,414 : 67,473 = 67,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,414/67,473 = 67,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,414x = 67,473 × 67,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,414x = 4,552,605,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,552,605,729/45,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,246.75
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