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Finding the Third Proportional to 44.93 and 68.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 44.93 and 68.98 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 68.98 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/68.98 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 68.98 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 4,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757.77/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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