Finding the Third Proportional to 45,250 and 69,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,250 and 69,219 is: 105,884.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,250 : 69,219 = 69,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,250/69,219 = 69,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,250x = 69,219 × 69,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,250x = 4,791,269,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,791,269,961/45,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,884.42
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