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Finding the Third Proportional to 51,488 and 68,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 51,488 and 68,868 is: 92,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,488 : 68,868 = 68,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,488/68,868 = 68,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,488x = 68,868 × 68,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,488x = 4,742,801,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,801,424/51,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,114.70

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