Finding the Third Proportional to 45,384 and 69,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,384 and 69,990 is: 107,936.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,384 : 69,990 = 69,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,384/69,990 = 69,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,384x = 69,990 × 69,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,384x = 4,898,600,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,898,600,100/45,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,936.72
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