Finding the Third Proportional to 45,876 and 70,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,876 and 70,130 is: 107,206.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,876 : 70,130 = 70,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,876/70,130 = 70,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,876x = 70,130 × 70,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,876x = 4,918,216,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,918,216,900/45,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,206.75
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