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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,091 and 70,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,091 and 70,254 is: 111,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,091 : 70,254 = 70,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,091/70,254 = 70,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,091x = 70,254 × 70,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,091x = 4,935,624,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,624,516/44,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,941.77

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