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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,300 and 68,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,300 and 68,400 is: 96,864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,300 : 68,400 = 68,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,300/68,400 = 68,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,300x = 68,400 × 68,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,300x = 4,678,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,560,000/48,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,864.60

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