Finding the Third Proportional to 45,942 and 69,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,942 and 69,273 is: 104,452.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,942 : 69,273 = 69,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,942/69,273 = 69,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,942x = 69,273 × 69,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,942x = 4,798,748,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,798,748,529/45,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,452.32
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