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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,266 and 65,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,266 and 65,847 is: 95,785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266 : 65,847 = 65,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266/65,847 = 65,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266x = 65,847 × 65,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266x = 4,335,827,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,827,409/45,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,785.52

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