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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,660 and 68,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,660 and 68,598 is: 103,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660 : 68,598 = 68,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660/68,598 = 68,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660x = 68,598 × 68,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660x = 4,705,685,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,685,604/45,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,059.26

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