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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,060 and 68,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,060 and 68,248 is: 105,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,060 : 68,248 = 68,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,060/68,248 = 68,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,060x = 68,248 × 68,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,060x = 4,657,789,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,789,504/44,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,714.70

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