Finding the Third Proportional to 45,562 and 66,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,562 and 66,108 is: 95,919.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,562 : 66,108 = 66,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,562/66,108 = 66,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,562x = 66,108 × 66,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,562x = 4,370,267,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,370,267,664/45,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,919.14
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