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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,920 and 69,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,920 and 69,520 is: 105,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920 : 69,520 = 69,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920/69,520 = 69,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920x = 69,520 × 69,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920x = 4,833,030,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,030,400/45,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,248.92

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