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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,960 and 68,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,960 and 68,016 is: 102,895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,960 : 68,016 = 68,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,960/68,016 = 68,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,960x = 68,016 × 68,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,960x = 4,626,176,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,176,256/44,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,895.38

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