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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,350 and 68,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,350 and 68,858 is: 106,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,350 : 68,858 = 68,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,350/68,858 = 68,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,350x = 68,858 × 68,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,350x = 4,741,424,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,424,164/44,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,909.23

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