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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,628 and 98,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,628 and 98,048 is: 210,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628 : 98,048 = 98,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628/98,048 = 98,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628x = 98,048 × 98,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628x = 9,613,410,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,613,410,304/45,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,691.03

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