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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,152 and 68,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,152 and 68,596 is: 104,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,152 : 68,596 = 68,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,152/68,596 = 68,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,152x = 68,596 × 68,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,152x = 4,705,411,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,411,216/45,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,212.69

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