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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,292 and 65,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,292 and 65,237 is: 93,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,292 : 65,237 = 65,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,292/65,237 = 65,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,292x = 65,237 × 65,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,292x = 4,255,866,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,866,169/45,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,965.07

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