Finding the Third Proportional to 45,684 and 66,811.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,684 and 66,811.50 is: 97,709.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,684 : 66,811.50 = 66,811.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,684/66,811.50 = 66,811.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,684x = 66,811.50 × 66,811.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,684x = 4,463,776,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,463,776,532.25/45,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,709.84
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