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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,622 and 69,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,622 and 69,131 is: 107,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,622 : 69,131 = 69,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,622/69,131 = 69,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,622x = 69,131 × 69,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,622x = 4,779,095,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,095,161/44,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,101.77

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