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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,604 and 44,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,604 and 44,292 is: 60,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604 : 44,292 = 44,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604/44,292 = 44,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604x = 44,292 × 44,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604x = 1,961,781,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,781,264/32,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,169.96

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