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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,322 and 68,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,322 and 68,047 is: 95,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,322 : 68,047 = 68,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,322/68,047 = 68,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,322x = 68,047 × 68,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,322x = 4,630,394,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,394,209/48,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,823.73

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