Finding the Third Proportional to 45,670 and 67,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,670 and 67,029 is: 98,377.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,670 : 67,029 = 67,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,670/67,029 = 67,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,670x = 67,029 × 67,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,670x = 4,492,886,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,492,886,841/45,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,377.20
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