Finding the Third Proportional to 45,500 and 70,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,500 and 70,194 is: 108,290.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,500 : 70,194 = 70,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,500/70,194 = 70,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,500x = 70,194 × 70,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,500x = 4,927,197,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,927,197,636/45,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,290.06
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