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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,872 and 68,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,872 and 68,268 is: 108,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,872 : 68,268 = 68,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,872/68,268 = 68,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,872x = 68,268 × 68,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,872x = 4,660,519,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,519,824/42,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,707.78

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