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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,264 and 66,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,264 and 66,402 is: 99,612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264 : 66,402 = 66,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264/66,402 = 66,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264x = 66,402 × 66,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264x = 4,409,225,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,225,604/44,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,612.00

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