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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,753 and 68,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,753 and 68,840 is: 105,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,753 : 68,840 = 68,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,753/68,840 = 68,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,753x = 68,840 × 68,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,753x = 4,738,945,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,945,600/44,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,891.13

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