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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,722 and 68,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,722 and 68,583 is: 102,874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,722 : 68,583 = 68,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,722/68,583 = 68,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,722x = 68,583 × 68,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,722x = 4,703,627,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,627,889/45,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,874.50

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