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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,006 and 66,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,006 and 66,220 is: 99,647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,006 : 66,220 = 66,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,006/66,220 = 66,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,006x = 66,220 × 66,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,006x = 4,385,088,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,088,400/44,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,647.51

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