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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,358 and 52,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,358 and 52,560 is: 62,278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358 : 52,560 = 52,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358/52,560 = 52,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358x = 52,560 × 52,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358x = 2,762,553,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,553,600/44,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,278.59

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