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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,567 and 98,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,567 and 98,621 is: 213,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,567 : 98,621 = 98,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,567/98,621 = 98,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,567x = 98,621 × 98,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,567x = 9,726,101,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726,101,641/45,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,446.17

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