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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,550 and 66,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,550 and 66,825 is: 100,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,550 : 66,825 = 66,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,550/66,825 = 66,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,550x = 66,825 × 66,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,550x = 4,465,580,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,580,625/44,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,237.50

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