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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,273 and 66,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,273 and 66,522 is: 97,744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273 : 66,522 = 66,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273/66,522 = 66,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273x = 66,522 × 66,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273x = 4,425,176,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,176,484/45,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,744.27

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