Finding the Third Proportional to 45,693 and 68,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,693 and 68,160 is: 101,673.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,693 : 68,160 = 68,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,693/68,160 = 68,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,693x = 68,160 × 68,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,693x = 4,645,785,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,645,785,600/45,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,673.90
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