Finding the Third Proportional to 45,268 and 69,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,268 and 69,074 is: 105,399.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,268 : 69,074 = 69,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,268/69,074 = 69,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,268x = 69,074 × 69,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,268x = 4,771,217,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,771,217,476/45,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,399.34
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