Finding the Third Proportional to 45,722 and 69,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,722 and 69,070 is: 104,340.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,722 : 69,070 = 69,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,722/69,070 = 69,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,722x = 69,070 × 69,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,722x = 4,770,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,770,664,900/45,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,340.69
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