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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,343 and 68,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,343 and 68,847 is: 106,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,343 : 68,847 = 68,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,343/68,847 = 68,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,343x = 68,847 × 68,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,343x = 4,739,909,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,909,409/44,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,891.94

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