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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,068 and 68,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,068 and 68,406 is: 106,185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,068 : 68,406 = 68,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,068/68,406 = 68,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,068x = 68,406 × 68,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,068x = 4,679,380,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,380,836/44,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,185.46

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