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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,892 and 68,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,892 and 68,540 is: 104,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,892 : 68,540 = 68,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,892/68,540 = 68,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,892x = 68,540 × 68,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,892x = 4,697,731,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,731,600/44,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,645.18

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