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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,069 and 44,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,069 and 44,983 is: 59,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,069 : 44,983 = 44,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,069/44,983 = 44,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,069x = 44,983 × 44,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,069x = 2,023,470,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,470,289/34,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,393.30

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