Finding the Third Proportional to 45,272 and 70,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,272 and 70,496 is: 109,773.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,272 : 70,496 = 70,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,272/70,496 = 70,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,272x = 70,496 × 70,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,272x = 4,969,686,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,969,686,016/45,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,773.94
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