Finding the Third Proportional to 45,336 and 68,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,336 and 68,178 is: 102,528.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,336 : 68,178 = 68,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,336/68,178 = 68,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,336x = 68,178 × 68,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,336x = 4,648,239,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,648,239,684/45,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,528.67
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