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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,570 and 62,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,570 and 62,711 is: 88,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,570 : 62,711 = 62,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,570/62,711 = 62,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,570x = 62,711 × 62,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,570x = 3,932,669,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,669,521/44,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,235.80

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