Finding the Third Proportional to 45,542 and 69,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,542 and 69,695 is: 106,657.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,542 : 69,695 = 69,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,542/69,695 = 69,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,542x = 69,695 × 69,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,542x = 4,857,393,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,857,393,025/45,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,657.44
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