Finding the Third Proportional to 45,840 and 61,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,840 and 61,848 is: 83,446.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,840 : 61,848 = 61,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,840/61,848 = 61,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,840x = 61,848 × 61,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,840x = 3,825,175,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,825,175,104/45,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,446.23
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