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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,914 and 68,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,914 and 68,735 is: 105,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,914 : 68,735 = 68,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,914/68,735 = 68,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,914x = 68,735 × 68,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,914x = 4,724,500,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,500,225/44,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,189.92

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