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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,544 and 65,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,544 and 65,358 is: 95,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,544 : 65,358 = 65,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,544/65,358 = 65,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,544x = 65,358 × 65,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,544x = 4,271,668,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,668,164/44,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,897.72

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