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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,240 and 68,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,240 and 68,600 is: 106,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,240 : 68,600 = 68,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,240/68,600 = 68,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,240x = 68,600 × 68,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,240x = 4,705,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,960,000/44,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,373.42

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