Finding the Third Proportional to 45,693 and 66,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,693 and 66,960 is: 98,125.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,693 : 66,960 = 66,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,693/66,960 = 66,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,693x = 66,960 × 66,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,693x = 4,483,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,483,641,600/45,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,125.35
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