Finding the Third Proportional to 45,447 and 75,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,447 and 75,479 is: 125,356.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,447 : 75,479 = 75,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,447/75,479 = 75,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,447x = 75,479 × 75,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,447x = 5,697,079,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,697,079,441/45,447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,356.56
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