Finding the Third Proportional to 45,648 and 68,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,648 and 68,796 is: 103,682.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,648 : 68,796 = 68,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,648/68,796 = 68,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,648x = 68,796 × 68,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,648x = 4,732,889,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,732,889,616/45,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,682.30
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