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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,652 and 68,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,652 and 68,284 is: 102,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652 : 68,284 = 68,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652/68,284 = 68,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652x = 68,284 × 68,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652x = 4,662,704,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,704,656/45,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,135.82

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