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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,917 and 68,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,917 and 68,741 is: 105,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,917 : 68,741 = 68,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,917/68,741 = 68,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,917x = 68,741 × 68,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,917x = 4,725,325,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,325,081/44,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,201.26

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