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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,657 and 92,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,657 and 92,568 is: 187,678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,657 : 92,568 = 92,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,657/92,568 = 92,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,657x = 92,568 × 92,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,657x = 8,568,834,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,834,624/45,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,678.44

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