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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,696 and 68,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,696 and 68,688 is: 103,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,696 : 68,688 = 68,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,696/68,688 = 68,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,696x = 68,688 × 68,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,696x = 4,718,041,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,041,344/45,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,248.45

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