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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,764 and 68,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,764 and 68,442 is: 104,644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,764 : 68,442 = 68,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,764/68,442 = 68,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,764x = 68,442 × 68,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,764x = 4,684,307,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,307,364/44,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,644.52

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