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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,054 and 68,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,054 and 68,553 is: 104,308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,054 : 68,553 = 68,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,054/68,553 = 68,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,054x = 68,553 × 68,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,054x = 4,699,513,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,513,809/45,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,308.47

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