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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,094 and 70,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,094 and 70,097 is: 108,963.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,094 : 70,097 = 70,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,094/70,097 = 70,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,094x = 70,097 × 70,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,094x = 4,913,589,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,589,409/45,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,963.26

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