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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,976 and 70,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,976 and 70,302 is: 107,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976 : 70,302 = 70,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976/70,302 = 70,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976x = 70,302 × 70,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976x = 4,942,371,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,371,204/45,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,498.94

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