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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,973 and 68,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,973 and 68,274 is: 103,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,973 : 68,274 = 68,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,973/68,274 = 68,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,973x = 68,274 × 68,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,973x = 4,661,339,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,339,076/44,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,647.50

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