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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,656 and 59,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,656 and 59,569 is: 79,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,656 : 59,569 = 59,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,656/59,569 = 59,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,656x = 59,569 × 59,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,656x = 3,548,465,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,465,761/44,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,462.24

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