Finding the Third Proportional to 45,520 and 70,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,520 and 70,328 is: 108,656.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,520 : 70,328 = 70,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,520/70,328 = 70,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,520x = 70,328 × 70,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,520x = 4,946,027,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,946,027,584/45,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,656.14
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