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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,264 and 68,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,264 and 68,538 is: 106,123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264 : 68,538 = 68,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264/68,538 = 68,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264x = 68,538 × 68,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264x = 4,697,457,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,457,444/44,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,123.65

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