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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,249 and 96,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,249 and 96,507 is: 205,829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,249 : 96,507 = 96,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,249/96,507 = 96,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,249x = 96,507 × 96,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,249x = 9,313,601,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313,601,049/45,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,829.99

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