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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,068 and 66,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,068 and 66,200 is: 99,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,068 : 66,200 = 66,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,068/66,200 = 66,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,068x = 66,200 × 66,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,068x = 4,382,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,440,000/44,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,447.22

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