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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,339 and 68,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,339 and 68,701 is: 106,448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,339 : 68,701 = 68,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,339/68,701 = 68,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,339x = 68,701 × 68,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,339x = 4,719,827,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,827,401/44,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,448.67

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