Finding the Third Proportional to 45,639 and 68,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,639 and 68,271 is: 102,126.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,639 : 68,271 = 68,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,639/68,271 = 68,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,639x = 68,271 × 68,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,639x = 4,660,929,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,660,929,441/45,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,126.02
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