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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,163 and 70,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,163 and 70,157 is: 108,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,163 : 70,157 = 70,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,163/70,157 = 70,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,163x = 70,157 × 70,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,163x = 4,922,004,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,004,649/45,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,983.12

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