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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,335 and 68,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,335 and 68,042 is: 102,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335 : 68,042 = 68,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335/68,042 = 68,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335x = 68,042 × 68,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335x = 4,629,713,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,713,764/45,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,122.28

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