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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,869 and 70,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,869 and 70,171 is: 107,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869 : 70,171 = 70,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869/70,171 = 70,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869x = 70,171 × 70,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869x = 4,923,969,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,969,241/45,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,348.52

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