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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,910 and 68,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,910 and 68,733 is: 105,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,910 : 68,733 = 68,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,910/68,733 = 68,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,910x = 68,733 × 68,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,910x = 4,724,225,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,225,289/44,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,193.17

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