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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,295 and 66,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,295 and 66,611 is: 97,958.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295 : 66,611 = 66,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295/66,611 = 66,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295x = 66,611 × 66,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295x = 4,437,025,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,025,321/45,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,958.39

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