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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,104 and 68,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,104 and 68,474 is: 106,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,104 : 68,474 = 68,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,104/68,474 = 68,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,104x = 68,474 × 68,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,104x = 4,688,688,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,688,676/44,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,309.83

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