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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,659 and 61,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,659 and 61,519 is: 84,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,659 : 61,519 = 61,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,659/61,519 = 61,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,659x = 61,519 × 61,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,659x = 3,784,587,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,587,361/44,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,744.11

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