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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,656 and 60,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,656 and 60,647 is: 82,364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,656 : 60,647 = 60,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,656/60,647 = 60,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,656x = 60,647 × 60,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,656x = 3,678,058,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,058,609/44,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,364.26

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