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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,658 and 71,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,658 and 71,087 is: 113,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,658 : 71,087 = 71,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,658/71,087 = 71,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,658x = 71,087 × 71,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,658x = 5,053,361,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,361,569/44,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,156.92

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