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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,954 and 70,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,954 and 70,929 is: 109,477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,954 : 70,929 = 70,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,954/70,929 = 70,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,954x = 70,929 × 70,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,954x = 5,030,923,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,923,041/45,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,477.37

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