Finding the Third Proportional to 45,264 and 68,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,264 and 68,307 is: 103,080.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,264 : 68,307 = 68,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,264/68,307 = 68,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,264x = 68,307 × 68,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,264x = 4,665,846,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,665,846,249/45,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,080.73
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