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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,509 and 68,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,509 and 68,894 is: 106,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,509 : 68,894 = 68,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,509/68,894 = 68,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,509x = 68,894 × 68,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,509x = 4,746,383,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,383,236/44,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,638.73

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