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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,968 and 68,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,968 and 68,124 is: 103,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968 : 68,124 = 68,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968/68,124 = 68,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968x = 68,124 × 68,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968x = 4,640,879,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,879,376/44,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,204.04

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