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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,410.63 and 68,131.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,410.63 and 68,131.13 is: 102,219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,410.63 : 68,131.13 = 68,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,410.63/68,131.13 = 68,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,410.63x = 68,131.13 × 68,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,410.63x = 4,641,850,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,850,193.77/45,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,219.47

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