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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,033.63 and 68,210.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,033.63 and 68,210.44 is: 105,661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.63 : 68,210.44 = 68,210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.63/68,210.44 = 68,210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.63x = 68,210.44 × 68,210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.63x = 4,652,663,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,663,783.94/44,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,661.61

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