Finding the Third Proportional to 45,720 and 70,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,720 and 70,650 is: 109,173.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,720 : 70,650 = 70,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,720/70,650 = 70,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,720x = 70,650 × 70,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,720x = 4,991,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,991,422,500/45,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,173.72
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