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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,991 and 68,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,991 and 68,850 is: 105,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991 : 68,850 = 68,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991/68,850 = 68,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991x = 68,850 × 68,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991x = 4,740,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,322,500/44,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,361.57

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