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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,393 and 68,254.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,393 and 68,254.50 is: 102,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,393 : 68,254.50 = 68,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,393/68,254.50 = 68,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,393x = 68,254.50 × 68,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,393x = 4,658,676,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,676,770.25/45,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,629.85

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