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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,444 and 68,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,444 and 68,718 is: 99,531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,444 : 68,718 = 68,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,444/68,718 = 68,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,444x = 68,718 × 68,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,444x = 4,722,163,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,163,524/47,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,531.31

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