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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,625 and 68,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,625 and 68,252 is: 102,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625 : 68,252 = 68,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625/68,252 = 68,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625x = 68,252 × 68,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625x = 4,658,335,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,335,504/45,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,100.50

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