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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,372 and 68,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,372 and 68,898 is: 106,980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372 : 68,898 = 68,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372/68,898 = 68,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372x = 68,898 × 68,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372x = 4,746,934,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,934,404/44,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,980.40

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