Finding the Third Proportional to 45,369 and 68,098.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,369 and 68,098.50 is: 102,215.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,369 : 68,098.50 = 68,098.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,369/68,098.50 = 68,098.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,369x = 68,098.50 × 68,098.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,369x = 4,637,405,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,637,405,702.25/45,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,215.29
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