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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,163 and 68,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,163 and 68,229 is: 105,409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,163 : 68,229 = 68,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,163/68,229 = 68,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,163x = 68,229 × 68,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,163x = 4,655,196,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,196,441/44,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,409.43

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