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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,664 and 60,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,664 and 60,658 is: 82,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,664 : 60,658 = 60,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,664/60,658 = 60,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,664x = 60,658 × 60,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,664x = 3,679,392,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,392,964/44,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,379.39

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