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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,043 and 95,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,043 and 95,625 is: 203,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,043 : 95,625 = 95,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,043/95,625 = 95,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,043x = 95,625 × 95,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,043x = 9,144,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144,140,625/45,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,009.14

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