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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,140 and 62,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,140 and 62,070 is: 87,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,140 : 62,070 = 62,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,140/62,070 = 62,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,140x = 62,070 × 62,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,140x = 3,852,684,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,684,900/44,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,283.30

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