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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,046 and 70,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,046 and 70,663 is: 110,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046 : 70,663 = 70,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046/70,663 = 70,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046x = 70,663 × 70,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046x = 4,993,259,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,259,569/45,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,848.01

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