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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,236 and 68,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,236 and 68,502 is: 106,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,236 : 68,502 = 68,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,236/68,502 = 68,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,236x = 68,502 × 68,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,236x = 4,692,524,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,524,004/44,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,079.30

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