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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,230 and 68,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,230 and 68,488 is: 106,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,230 : 68,488 = 68,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,230/68,488 = 68,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,230x = 68,488 × 68,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,230x = 4,690,606,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,606,144/44,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,050.33

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