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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,604 and 67,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,604 and 67,284 is: 101,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,604 : 67,284 = 67,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,604/67,284 = 67,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,604x = 67,284 × 67,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,604x = 4,527,136,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,136,656/44,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,496.20

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