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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,650 and 68,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,650 and 68,799 is: 103,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,650 : 68,799 = 68,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,650/68,799 = 68,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,650x = 68,799 × 68,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,650x = 4,733,302,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,302,401/45,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,686.80

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