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Finding the Third Proportional to 44.25 and 68.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 44.25 and 68.25 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.25 : 68.25 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.25/68.25 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.25x = 68.25 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.25x = 4,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658.06/44.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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