Finding the Third Proportional to 45,684 and 68,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,684 and 68,526 is: 102,789
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,684 : 68,526 = 68,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,684/68,526 = 68,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,684x = 68,526 × 68,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,684x = 4,695,812,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,695,812,676/45,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,789
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