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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,784 and 68,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,784 and 68,249 is: 104,008.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,784 : 68,249 = 68,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,784/68,249 = 68,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,784x = 68,249 × 68,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,784x = 4,657,926,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,926,001/44,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,008.71

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