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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,231 and 65,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,231 and 65,041 is: 95,641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,231 : 65,041 = 65,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,231/65,041 = 65,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,231x = 65,041 × 65,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,231x = 4,230,331,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,331,681/44,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,641.78

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