Finding the Third Proportional to 45,602 and 68,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,602 and 68,221 is: 102,059.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,602 : 68,221 = 68,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,602/68,221 = 68,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,602x = 68,221 × 68,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,602x = 4,654,104,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,654,104,841/45,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,059.23
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