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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,344 and 68,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,344 and 68,190 is: 102,546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,344 : 68,190 = 68,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,344/68,190 = 68,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,344x = 68,190 × 68,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,344x = 4,649,876,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,876,100/45,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,546.67

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