Finding the Third Proportional to 45,318 and 105,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,318 and 105,369 is: 244,993.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,318 : 105,369 = 105,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,318/105,369 = 105,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,318x = 105,369 × 105,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,318x = 11,102,626,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,102,626,161/45,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,993.74
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