Finding the Third Proportional to 45,158 and 69,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,158 and 69,785 is: 107,842.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,158 : 69,785 = 69,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,158/69,785 = 69,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,158x = 69,785 × 69,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,158x = 4,869,946,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,869,946,225/45,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,842.38
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