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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,902 and 68,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,902 and 68,720 is: 105,172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,902 : 68,720 = 68,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,902/68,720 = 68,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,902x = 68,720 × 68,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,902x = 4,722,438,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,438,400/44,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,172.12

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