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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,354 and 70,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,354 and 70,705 is: 105,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,354 : 70,705 = 70,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,354/70,705 = 70,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,354x = 70,705 × 70,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,354x = 4,999,197,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,197,025/47,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,570.74

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