Finding the Third Proportional to 45,336 and 68,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,336 and 68,004 is: 102,006
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,336 : 68,004 = 68,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,336/68,004 = 68,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,336x = 68,004 × 68,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,336x = 4,624,544,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,624,544,016/45,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,006
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