Finding the Third Proportional to 45,416 and 75,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,416 and 75,052 is: 124,026.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,416 : 75,052 = 75,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,416/75,052 = 75,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,416x = 75,052 × 75,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,416x = 5,632,802,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,632,802,704/45,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,026.83
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