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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,367 and 68,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,367 and 68,096 is: 102,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,367 : 68,096 = 68,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,367/68,096 = 68,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,367x = 68,096 × 68,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,367x = 4,637,065,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,065,216/45,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,212.30

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