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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,210 and 68,457

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,210 and 68,457 is: 106,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,210 : 68,457 = 68,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,210/68,457 = 68,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,210x = 68,457 × 68,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,210x = 4,686,360,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,360,849/44,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,002.28

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