Finding the Third Proportional to 45,594 and 68,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,594 and 68,691 is: 103,488.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,594 : 68,691 = 68,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,594/68,691 = 68,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,594x = 68,691 × 68,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,594x = 4,718,453,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,718,453,481/45,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,488.47
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