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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,581 and 68,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,581 and 68,980 is: 104,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,581 : 68,980 = 68,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,581/68,980 = 68,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,581x = 68,980 × 68,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,581x = 4,758,240,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,240,400/45,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,390.87

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