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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,452 and 68,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,452 and 68,808 is: 106,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,452 : 68,808 = 68,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,452/68,808 = 68,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,452x = 68,808 × 68,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,452x = 4,734,540,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,540,864/44,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,509.06

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