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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,828 and 68,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,828 and 68,863 is: 103,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,828 : 68,863 = 68,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,828/68,863 = 68,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,828x = 68,863 × 68,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,828x = 4,742,112,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,112,769/45,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,476.32

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