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Finding the Third Proportional to 34.63 and 45

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Solution

The third proportional to 34.63 and 45 is: 58.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.63 : 45 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.63/45 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.63x = 45 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.63x = 2,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025/34.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.48

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