Finding the Third Proportional to 45,548 and 69,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,548 and 69,243 is: 105,264.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,548 : 69,243 = 69,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,548/69,243 = 69,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,548x = 69,243 × 69,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,548x = 4,794,593,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,794,593,049/45,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,264.62
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