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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,659 and 71,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,659 and 71,089 is: 113,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,659 : 71,089 = 71,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,659/71,089 = 71,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,659x = 71,089 × 71,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,659x = 5,053,645,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,645,921/44,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,160.75

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