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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,264 and 66,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,264 and 66,276 is: 99,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264 : 66,276 = 66,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264/66,276 = 66,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264x = 66,276 × 66,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264x = 4,392,508,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,508,176/44,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,234.33

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