Finding the Third Proportional to 45,354 and 68,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,354 and 68,076 is: 102,181.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,354 : 68,076 = 68,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,354/68,076 = 68,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,354x = 68,076 × 68,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,354x = 4,634,341,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,634,341,776/45,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,181.54
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