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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,642 and 68,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,642 and 68,157 is: 101,778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,642 : 68,157 = 68,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,642/68,157 = 68,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,642x = 68,157 × 68,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,642x = 4,645,376,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,376,649/45,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,778.55

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