Finding the Third Proportional to 45,472 and 70,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,472 and 70,568 is: 109,514.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,472 : 70,568 = 70,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,472/70,568 = 70,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,472x = 70,568 × 70,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,472x = 4,979,842,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,979,842,624/45,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,514.48
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