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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,124 and 68,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,124 and 68,550 is: 104,137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,124 : 68,550 = 68,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,124/68,550 = 68,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,124x = 68,550 × 68,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,124x = 4,699,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,102,500/45,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,137.54

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