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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,347 and 70,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,347 and 70,209 is: 111,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,347 : 70,209 = 70,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,347/70,209 = 70,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,347x = 70,209 × 70,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,347x = 4,929,303,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,303,681/44,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,153.04

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