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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,184 and 68,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,184 and 68,262 is: 105,461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,184 : 68,262 = 68,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,184/68,262 = 68,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,184x = 68,262 × 68,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,184x = 4,659,700,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,700,644/44,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,461.27

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