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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,232 and 68,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,232 and 68,496 is: 106,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,232 : 68,496 = 68,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,232/68,496 = 68,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,232x = 68,496 × 68,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,232x = 4,691,702,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,702,016/44,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,070.31

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