Finding the Third Proportional to 45,918.75 and 67,305.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,918.75 and 67,305.75 is: 98,653.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,918.75 : 67,305.75 = 67,305.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,918.75/67,305.75 = 67,305.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,918.75x = 67,305.75 × 67,305.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,918.75x = 4,530,063,983.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,530,063,983.06/45,918.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,653.90
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