Finding the Third Proportional to 45,910 and 70,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,910 and 70,941 is: 109,619.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,910 : 70,941 = 70,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,910/70,941 = 70,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,910x = 70,941 × 70,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,910x = 5,032,625,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,032,625,481/45,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,619.37
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