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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,014 and 97,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,014 and 97,663 is: 211,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,014 : 97,663 = 97,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,014/97,663 = 97,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,014x = 97,663 × 97,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,014x = 9,538,061,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,061,569/45,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,891.00

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