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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,569 and 68,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,569 and 68,353 is: 102,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569 : 68,353 = 68,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569/68,353 = 68,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569x = 68,353 × 68,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569x = 4,672,132,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,132,609/45,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,528.75

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