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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,332 and 70,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,332 and 70,367 is: 109,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,332 : 70,367 = 70,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,332/70,367 = 70,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,332x = 70,367 × 70,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,332x = 4,951,514,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,514,689/45,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,227.80

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