Finding the Third Proportional to 45,178 and 69,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,178 and 69,815 is: 107,887.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,178 : 69,815 = 69,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,178/69,815 = 69,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,178x = 69,815 × 69,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,178x = 4,874,134,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,874,134,225/45,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,887.34
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