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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,004 and 58,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,004 and 58,348 is: 77,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,004 : 58,348 = 58,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,004/58,348 = 58,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,004x = 58,348 × 58,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,004x = 3,404,489,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,489,104/44,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,367.72

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