Finding the Third Proportional to 45,994 and 70,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,994 and 70,315 is: 107,496.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,994 : 70,315 = 70,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,994/70,315 = 70,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,994x = 70,315 × 70,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,994x = 4,944,199,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,944,199,225/45,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,496.61
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