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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,310 and 68,107.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,310 and 68,107.88 is: 104,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,310 : 68,107.88 = 68,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,310/68,107.88 = 68,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,310x = 68,107.88 × 68,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,310x = 4,638,682,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,682,637.02/44,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,687.04

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