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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,742 and 68,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,742 and 68,517 is: 104,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,742 : 68,517 = 68,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,742/68,517 = 68,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,742x = 68,517 × 68,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,742x = 4,694,579,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,579,289/44,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,925.56

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