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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,168 and 68,085

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,168 and 68,085 is: 102,629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168 : 68,085 = 68,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168/68,085 = 68,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168x = 68,085 × 68,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168x = 4,635,567,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,567,225/45,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,629.46

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