Finding the Third Proportional to 45,972,540 and 68,832,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,972,540 and 68,832,198 is: 103,058,727.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,972,540 : 68,832,198 = 68,832,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,972,540/68,832,198 = 68,832,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,972,540x = 68,832,198 × 68,832,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,972,540x = 4,737,871,481,511,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,737,871,481,511,204/45,972,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,058,727.70
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