Finding the Third Proportional to 45,035 and 70,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,035 and 70,645 is: 110,818.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,035 : 70,645 = 70,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,035/70,645 = 70,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,035x = 70,645 × 70,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,035x = 4,990,716,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,990,716,025/45,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,818.61
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