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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,363 and 61,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,363 and 61,320 is: 84,758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,363 : 61,320 = 61,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,363/61,320 = 61,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,363x = 61,320 × 61,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,363x = 3,760,142,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,142,400/44,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,758.52

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