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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,284 and 68,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,284 and 68,303 is: 113,005.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284 : 68,303 = 68,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284/68,303 = 68,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284x = 68,303 × 68,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284x = 4,665,299,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,299,809/41,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,005.03

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