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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,212 and 70,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,212 and 70,008 is: 108,403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,212 : 70,008 = 70,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,212/70,008 = 70,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,212x = 70,008 × 70,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,212x = 4,901,120,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,120,064/45,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,403.08

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