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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,774 and 68,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,774 and 68,565 is: 104,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,774 : 68,565 = 68,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,774/68,565 = 68,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,774x = 68,565 × 68,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,774x = 4,701,159,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,159,225/44,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,997.53

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