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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,044 and 77,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,044 and 77,744 is: 137,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,044 : 77,744 = 77,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,044/77,744 = 77,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,044x = 77,744 × 77,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,044x = 6,044,129,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,129,536/44,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,229.35

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