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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,707 and 68,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,707 and 68,615 is: 110,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,707 : 68,615 = 68,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,707/68,615 = 68,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,707x = 68,615 × 68,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,707x = 4,708,018,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,018,225/42,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,239.97

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