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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,586 and 68,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,586 and 68,986 is: 104,397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,586 : 68,986 = 68,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,586/68,986 = 68,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,586x = 68,986 × 68,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,586x = 4,759,068,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,068,196/45,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,397.58

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