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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,966 and 68,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,966 and 68,180 is: 105,729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966 : 68,180 = 68,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966/68,180 = 68,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966x = 68,180 × 68,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966x = 4,648,512,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,512,400/43,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,729.71

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