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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,332 and 66,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,332 and 66,542 is: 99,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,332 : 66,542 = 66,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,332/66,542 = 66,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,332x = 66,542 × 66,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,332x = 4,427,837,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,837,764/44,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,879.04

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