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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,904 and 65,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,904 and 65,622 is: 98,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,904 : 65,622 = 65,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,904/65,622 = 65,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,904x = 65,622 × 65,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,904x = 4,306,246,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,246,884/43,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,083.25

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