Finding the Third Proportional to 45,119 and 68,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,119 and 68,740 is: 104,727.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,119 : 68,740 = 68,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,119/68,740 = 68,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,119x = 68,740 × 68,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,119x = 4,725,187,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,725,187,600/45,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,727.22
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