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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,928 and 68,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,928 and 68,823 is: 105,426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,928 : 68,823 = 68,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,928/68,823 = 68,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,928x = 68,823 × 68,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,928x = 4,736,605,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,605,329/44,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,426.58

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