Finding the Third Proportional to 45,506 and 70,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,506 and 70,203 is: 108,303.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,506 : 70,203 = 70,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,506/70,203 = 70,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,506x = 70,203 × 70,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,506x = 4,928,461,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,928,461,209/45,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,303.55
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