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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,196 and 68,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,196 and 68,280 is: 105,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,196 : 68,280 = 68,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,196/68,280 = 68,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,196x = 68,280 × 68,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,196x = 4,662,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,158,400/44,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,488.24

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