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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,652 and 62,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,652 and 62,430 is: 87,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,652 : 62,430 = 62,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,652/62,430 = 62,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,652x = 62,430 × 62,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,652x = 3,897,504,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,504,900/44,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,286.23

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