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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,682 and 69,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,682 and 69,474 is: 108,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,682 : 69,474 = 69,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,682/69,474 = 69,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,682x = 69,474 × 69,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,682x = 4,826,636,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,636,676/44,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,021.95

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