Finding the Third Proportional to 45,966 and 67,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,966 and 67,489 is: 99,089.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,966 : 67,489 = 67,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,966/67,489 = 67,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,966x = 67,489 × 67,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,966x = 4,554,765,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,554,765,121/45,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,089.87
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