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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,343 and 68,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,343 and 68,698 is: 106,429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,343 : 68,698 = 68,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,343/68,698 = 68,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,343x = 68,698 × 68,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,343x = 4,719,415,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,415,204/44,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,429.77

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