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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,627 and 68,251.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,627 and 68,251.50 is: 102,094.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627 : 68,251.50 = 68,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627/68,251.50 = 68,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627x = 68,251.50 × 68,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627x = 4,658,267,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,267,252.25/45,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,094.53

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