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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,086 and 68,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,086 and 68,286 is: 105,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,086 : 68,286 = 68,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,086/68,286 = 68,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,086x = 68,286 × 68,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,086x = 4,662,977,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,977,796/44,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,770.04

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