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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,545 and 68,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,545 and 68,498 is: 105,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,545 : 68,498 = 68,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,545/68,498 = 68,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,545x = 68,498 × 68,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,545x = 4,691,976,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,976,004/44,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,331.15

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