Finding the Third Proportional to 45,939 and 68,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,939 and 68,910 is: 103,367.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,939 : 68,910 = 68,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,939/68,910 = 68,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,939x = 68,910 × 68,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,939x = 4,748,588,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,748,588,100/45,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,367.25
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