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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,915 and 68,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,915 and 68,737 is: 105,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,915 : 68,737 = 68,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,915/68,737 = 68,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,915x = 68,737 × 68,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,915x = 4,724,775,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,775,169/44,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,193.70

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