Finding the Third Proportional to 45,139 and 70,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,139 and 70,208 is: 109,199.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,139 : 70,208 = 70,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,139/70,208 = 70,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,139x = 70,208 × 70,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,139x = 4,929,163,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,929,163,264/45,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,199.66
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