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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,307 and 59,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,307 and 59,778 is: 80,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,307 : 59,778 = 59,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,307/59,778 = 59,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,307x = 59,778 × 59,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,307x = 3,573,409,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,409,284/44,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,651.12

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