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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,309.63 and 68,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,309.63 and 68,107 is: 104,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,309.63 : 68,107 = 68,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,309.63/68,107 = 68,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,309.63x = 68,107 × 68,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,309.63x = 4,638,563,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,563,449/44,309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,685.23

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