Finding the Third Proportional to 45,168 and 68,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,168 and 68,085 is: 102,629.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,168 : 68,085 = 68,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,168/68,085 = 68,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,168x = 68,085 × 68,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,168x = 4,635,567,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,635,567,225/45,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,629.46
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