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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,646 and 68,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,646 and 68,163 is: 101,787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,646 : 68,163 = 68,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,646/68,163 = 68,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,646x = 68,163 × 68,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,646x = 4,646,194,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,194,569/45,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,787.55

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