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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,968 and 68,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,968 and 68,748 is: 105,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968 : 68,748 = 68,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968/68,748 = 68,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968x = 68,748 × 68,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968x = 4,726,287,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,287,504/44,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,103.35

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