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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,333 and 98,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,333 and 98,731 is: 215,026.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333 : 98,731 = 98,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333/98,731 = 98,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333x = 98,731 × 98,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333x = 9,747,810,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747,810,361/45,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,026.81

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