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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,368 and 68,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,368 and 68,102 is: 102,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368 : 68,102 = 68,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368/68,102 = 68,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368x = 68,102 × 68,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368x = 4,637,882,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,882,404/45,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,228.06

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