Finding the Third Proportional to 45,884.50 and 66,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,884.50 and 66,829 is: 97,333.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,884.50 : 66,829 = 66,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,884.50/66,829 = 66,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,884.50x = 66,829 × 66,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,884.50x = 4,466,115,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,466,115,241/45,884.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,333.85
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