Finding the Third Proportional to 45,416 and 66,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,416 and 66,663 is: 97,850.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,416 : 66,663 = 66,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,416/66,663 = 66,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,416x = 66,663 × 66,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,416x = 4,443,955,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,443,955,569/45,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,850.00
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