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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,406 and 66,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,406 and 66,474 is: 99,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406 : 66,474 = 66,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406/66,474 = 66,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406x = 66,474 × 66,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406x = 4,418,792,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,792,676/44,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,508.91

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