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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,347 and 98,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,347 and 98,459 is: 213,777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,347 : 98,459 = 98,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,347/98,459 = 98,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,347x = 98,459 × 98,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,347x = 9,694,174,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694,174,681/45,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,777.64

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