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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,083 and 65,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,083 and 65,299 is: 94,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,083 : 65,299 = 65,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,083/65,299 = 65,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,083x = 65,299 × 65,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,083x = 4,263,959,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,959,401/45,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,580.21

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