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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,512 and 68,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,512 and 68,712 is: 106,068.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512 : 68,712 = 68,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512/68,712 = 68,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512x = 68,712 × 68,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512x = 4,721,338,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,338,944/44,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,068.90

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