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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,668 and 60,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,668 and 60,664 is: 82,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,668 : 60,664 = 60,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,668/60,664 = 60,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,668x = 60,664 × 60,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,668x = 3,680,120,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,120,896/44,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,388.31

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