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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,356 and 68,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,356 and 68,592 is: 106,070.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,356 : 68,592 = 68,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,356/68,592 = 68,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,356x = 68,592 × 68,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,356x = 4,704,862,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,862,464/44,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,070.49

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