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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,984 and 70,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,984 and 70,312 is: 107,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984 : 70,312 = 70,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984/70,312 = 70,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984x = 70,312 × 70,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984x = 4,943,777,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,777,344/45,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,510.82

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