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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,325 and 98,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,325 and 98,183 is: 212,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325 : 98,183 = 98,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325/98,183 = 98,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325x = 98,183 × 98,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325x = 9,639,901,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,639,901,489/45,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,683.98

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