Finding the Third Proportional to 45,043 and 70,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,043 and 70,115 is: 109,142.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,043 : 70,115 = 70,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,043/70,115 = 70,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,043x = 70,115 × 70,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,043x = 4,916,113,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,916,113,225/45,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,142.67
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