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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,033.63 and 68,237.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,033.63 and 68,237.44 is: 105,745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.63 : 68,237.44 = 68,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.63/68,237.44 = 68,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.63x = 68,237.44 × 68,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.63x = 4,656,347,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,347,876.57/44,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,745.28

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