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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,220.38 and 68,524.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,220.38 and 68,524.88 is: 106,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220.38 : 68,524.88 = 68,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220.38/68,524.88 = 68,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220.38x = 68,524.88 × 68,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220.38x = 4,695,658,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,658,493.77/44,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,187.67

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