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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,072 and 68,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,072 and 68,223 is: 105,608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,072 : 68,223 = 68,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,072/68,223 = 68,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,072x = 68,223 × 68,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,072x = 4,654,377,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,377,729/44,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,608.50

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