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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,161 and 70,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,161 and 70,328 is: 109,519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161 : 70,328 = 70,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161/70,328 = 70,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161x = 70,328 × 70,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161x = 4,946,027,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,027,584/45,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,519.89

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