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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,864 and 68,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,864 and 68,796 is: 103,194

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864 : 68,796 = 68,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864/68,796 = 68,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864x = 68,796 × 68,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864x = 4,732,889,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,889,616/45,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,194

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