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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,168 and 67,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,168 and 67,097 is: 99,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168 : 67,097 = 67,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168/67,097 = 67,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168x = 67,097 × 67,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168x = 4,502,007,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,007,409/45,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,672.50

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