Finding the Third Proportional to 45,206 and 69,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,206 and 69,939 is: 108,203.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,206 : 69,939 = 69,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,206/69,939 = 69,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,206x = 69,939 × 69,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,206x = 4,891,463,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,891,463,721/45,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,203.86
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