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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,256 and 68,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,256 and 68,524 is: 106,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256 : 68,524 = 68,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256/68,524 = 68,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256x = 68,524 × 68,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256x = 4,695,538,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,538,576/44,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,099.48

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