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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,058 and 68,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,058 and 68,271 is: 105,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,058 : 68,271 = 68,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,058/68,271 = 68,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,058x = 68,271 × 68,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,058x = 4,660,929,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,929,441/44,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,790.76

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