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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,512 and 68,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,512 and 68,784 is: 106,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512 : 68,784 = 68,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512/68,784 = 68,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512x = 68,784 × 68,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512x = 4,731,238,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,238,656/44,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,291.31

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