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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,411 and 70,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,411 and 70,228.50 is: 108,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,411 : 70,228.50 = 70,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,411/70,228.50 = 70,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,411x = 70,228.50 × 70,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,411x = 4,932,042,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,042,212.25/45,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,608.98

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