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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,660 and 59,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,660 and 59,575 is: 79,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660 : 59,575 = 59,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660/59,575 = 59,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660x = 59,575 × 59,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660x = 3,549,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,180,625/44,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,471.13

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