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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,970 and 68,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,970 and 68,751 is: 105,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,970 : 68,751 = 68,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,970/68,751 = 68,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,970x = 68,751 × 68,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,970x = 4,726,700,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,700,001/44,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,107.85

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