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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,264 and 68,623.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,264 and 68,623.50 is: 104,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264 : 68,623.50 = 68,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264/68,623.50 = 68,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264x = 68,623.50 × 68,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264x = 4,709,184,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,184,752.25/45,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,038.19

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