Finding the Third Proportional to 45,750 and 70,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,750 and 70,409 is: 108,359.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,750 : 70,409 = 70,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,750/70,409 = 70,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,750x = 70,409 × 70,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,750x = 4,957,427,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,957,427,281/45,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,359.07
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