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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,490 and 68,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,490 and 68,445 is: 98,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,490 : 68,445 = 68,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,490/68,445 = 68,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,490x = 68,445 × 68,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,490x = 4,684,718,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,718,025/47,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,646.41

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