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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,610 and 98,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,610 and 98,032 is: 210,705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610 : 98,032 = 98,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610/98,032 = 98,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610x = 98,032 × 98,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610x = 9,610,273,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,610,273,024/45,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,705.39

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