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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,869 and 96,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,869 and 96,711 is: 203,907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869 : 96,711 = 96,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869/96,711 = 96,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869x = 96,711 × 96,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869x = 9,353,017,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,353,017,521/45,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,907.16

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