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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,993 and 68,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,993 and 68,853 is: 105,366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,993 : 68,853 = 68,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,993/68,853 = 68,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,993x = 68,853 × 68,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,993x = 4,740,735,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,735,609/44,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,366.07

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