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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,748 and 68,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,748 and 68,832 is: 105,878.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,748 : 68,832 = 68,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,748/68,832 = 68,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,748x = 68,832 × 68,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,748x = 4,737,844,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,844,224/44,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,878.35

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