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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,248 and 68,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,248 and 68,612 is: 106,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,248 : 68,612 = 68,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,248/68,612 = 68,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,248x = 68,612 × 68,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,248x = 4,707,606,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,606,544/44,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,391.40

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