Finding the Third Proportional to 45,408 and 68,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,408 and 68,174 is: 102,354.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,408 : 68,174 = 68,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,408/68,174 = 68,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,408x = 68,174 × 68,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,408x = 4,647,694,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,647,694,276/45,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,354.08
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