Finding the Third Proportional to 45,555 and 63,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,555 and 63,701 is: 89,075.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,555 : 63,701 = 63,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,555/63,701 = 63,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,555x = 63,701 × 63,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,555x = 4,057,817,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,057,817,401/45,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,075.13
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