Finding the Third Proportional to 45,546 and 69,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,546 and 69,240 is: 105,260.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,546 : 69,240 = 69,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,546/69,240 = 69,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,546x = 69,240 × 69,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,546x = 4,794,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,794,177,600/45,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,260.12
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