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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,036 and 68,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,036 and 68,218 is: 105,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036 : 68,218 = 68,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036/68,218 = 68,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036x = 68,218 × 68,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036x = 4,653,695,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,695,524/44,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,679.34

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