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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,788 and 68,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,788 and 68,256 is: 104,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,788 : 68,256 = 68,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,788/68,256 = 68,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,788x = 68,256 × 68,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,788x = 4,658,881,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,881,536/44,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,020.75

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