Finding the Third Proportional to 45,360 and 70,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,360 and 70,800 is: 110,507.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,360 : 70,800 = 70,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,360/70,800 = 70,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,360x = 70,800 × 70,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,360x = 5,012,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,012,640,000/45,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,507.94
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