Finding the Third Proportional to 45,386 and 70,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,386 and 70,437 is: 109,315.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,386 : 70,437 = 70,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,386/70,437 = 70,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,386x = 70,437 × 70,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,386x = 4,961,370,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,961,370,969/45,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,315.01
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