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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,488 and 68,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,488 and 68,862 is: 106,589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,488 : 68,862 = 68,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,488/68,862 = 68,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,488x = 68,862 × 68,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,488x = 4,741,975,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,975,044/44,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,589.98

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