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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,354.25 and 68,870.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,354.25 and 68,870.25 is: 106,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,354.25 : 68,870.25 = 68,870.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,354.25/68,870.25 = 68,870.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,354.25x = 68,870.25 × 68,870.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,354.25x = 4,743,111,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,111,335.06/44,354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,937.02

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