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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,263 and 70,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,263 and 70,393 is: 111,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,263 : 70,393 = 70,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,263/70,393 = 70,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,263x = 70,393 × 70,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,263x = 4,955,174,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,174,449/44,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,948.45

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