Finding the Third Proportional to 45,964 and 68,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,964 and 68,946 is: 103,419
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,964 : 68,946 = 68,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,964/68,946 = 68,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,964x = 68,946 × 68,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,964x = 4,753,550,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,753,550,916/45,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,419
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