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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,592 and 69,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,592 and 69,270 is: 107,605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,592 : 69,270 = 69,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,592/69,270 = 69,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,592x = 69,270 × 69,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,592x = 4,798,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,332,900/44,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,605.24

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