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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,798 and 68,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,798 and 68,601 is: 102,757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,798 : 68,601 = 68,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,798/68,601 = 68,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,798x = 68,601 × 68,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,798x = 4,706,097,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,097,201/45,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,757.70

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