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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,266 and 67,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,266 and 67,701 is: 101,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266 : 67,701 = 67,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266/67,701 = 67,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266x = 67,701 × 67,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266x = 4,583,425,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,425,401/45,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,255.37

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