Finding the Third Proportional to 45,585.75 and 69,007.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,585.75 and 69,007.75 is: 104,463.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,585.75 : 69,007.75 = 69,007.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,585.75/69,007.75 = 69,007.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,585.75x = 69,007.75 × 69,007.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,585.75x = 4,762,069,560.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,762,069,560.06/45,585.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,463.99
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