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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,234 and 68,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,234 and 68,619 is: 104,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,234 : 68,619 = 68,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,234/68,619 = 68,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,234x = 68,619 × 68,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,234x = 4,708,567,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,567,161/45,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,093.54

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