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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,820 and 68,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,820 and 68,706 is: 103,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,820 : 68,706 = 68,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,820/68,706 = 68,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,820x = 68,706 × 68,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,820x = 4,720,514,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,514,436/45,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,023.01

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