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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,633 and 71,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,633 and 71,762 is: 115,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,633 : 71,762 = 71,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,633/71,762 = 71,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,633x = 71,762 × 71,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,633x = 5,149,784,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,784,644/44,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,380.65

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