Finding the Third Proportional to 45,700 and 69,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,700 and 69,126 is: 104,560.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,700 : 69,126 = 69,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,700/69,126 = 69,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,700x = 69,126 × 69,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,700x = 4,778,403,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,778,403,876/45,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,560.26
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