Finding the Third Proportional to 45,426 and 69,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,426 and 69,603 is: 106,647.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,426 : 69,603 = 69,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,426/69,603 = 69,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,426x = 69,603 × 69,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,426x = 4,844,577,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,844,577,609/45,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,647.68
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