Finding the Third Proportional to 45,534 and 66,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,534 and 66,816 is: 98,044.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,534 : 66,816 = 66,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,534/66,816 = 66,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,534x = 66,816 × 66,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,534x = 4,464,377,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,464,377,856/45,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,044.93
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