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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,439 and 68,307.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,439 and 68,307.75 is: 104,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,439 : 68,307.75 = 68,307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,439/68,307.75 = 68,307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,439x = 68,307.75 × 68,307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,439x = 4,665,948,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,948,710.06/44,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,996.71

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