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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,358 and 68,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,358 and 68,595 is: 106,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358 : 68,595 = 68,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358/68,595 = 68,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358x = 68,595 × 68,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358x = 4,705,274,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,274,025/44,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,074.98

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