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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,664 and 66,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,664 and 66,948 is: 100,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,664 : 66,948 = 66,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,664/66,948 = 66,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,664x = 66,948 × 66,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,664x = 4,482,034,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,034,704/44,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,350.05

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