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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,432 and 68,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,432 and 68,968 is: 104,696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,432 : 68,968 = 68,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,432/68,968 = 68,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,432x = 68,968 × 68,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,432x = 4,756,585,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,585,024/45,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,696.80

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