Finding the Third Proportional to 45,317 and 68,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,317 and 68,975 is: 104,983.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,317 : 68,975 = 68,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,317/68,975 = 68,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,317x = 68,975 × 68,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,317x = 4,757,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,757,550,625/45,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,983.79
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