Finding the Third Proportional to 45,818 and 69,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,818 and 69,365 is: 105,013.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,818 : 69,365 = 69,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,818/69,365 = 69,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,818x = 69,365 × 69,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,818x = 4,811,503,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,811,503,225/45,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,013.38
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