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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,627 and 68,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,627 and 68,253 is: 102,099.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627 : 68,253 = 68,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627/68,253 = 68,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627x = 68,253 × 68,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627x = 4,658,472,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,472,009/45,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,099.02

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