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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,156 and 68,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,156 and 68,634 is: 104,318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,156 : 68,634 = 68,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,156/68,634 = 68,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,156x = 68,634 × 68,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,156x = 4,710,625,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,625,956/45,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,318.94

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