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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,615 and 68,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,615 and 68,239 is: 102,083.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,615 : 68,239 = 68,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,615/68,239 = 68,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,615x = 68,239 × 68,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,615x = 4,656,561,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,561,121/45,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,083.99

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