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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,454 and 68,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,454 and 68,787 is: 106,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,454 : 68,787 = 68,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,454/68,787 = 68,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,454x = 68,787 × 68,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,454x = 4,731,651,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,651,369/44,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,439.27

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