Finding the Third Proportional to 45,940.50 and 65,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,940.50 and 65,025 is: 92,037.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,940.50 : 65,025 = 65,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,940.50/65,025 = 65,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,940.50x = 65,025 × 65,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,940.50x = 4,228,250,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,228,250,625/45,940.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,037.54
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