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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,362 and 70,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,362 and 70,550 is: 112,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,362 : 70,550 = 70,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,362/70,550 = 70,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,362x = 70,550 × 70,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,362x = 4,977,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,302,500/44,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,197.43

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