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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,195.63 and 68,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,195.63 and 68,526 is: 106,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,195.63 : 68,526 = 68,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,195.63/68,526 = 68,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,195.63x = 68,526 × 68,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,195.63x = 4,695,812,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,812,676/44,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,250.62

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