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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,216 and 68,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,216 and 68,566 is: 106,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,216 : 68,566 = 68,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,216/68,566 = 68,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,216x = 68,566 × 68,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,216x = 4,701,296,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,296,356/44,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,325.68

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