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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,208 and 68,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,208 and 68,564 is: 106,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,208 : 68,564 = 68,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,208/68,564 = 68,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,208x = 68,564 × 68,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,208x = 4,701,022,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,022,096/44,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,338.72

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