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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,871 and 70,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,871 and 70,389 is: 110,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871 : 70,389 = 70,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871/70,389 = 70,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871x = 70,389 × 70,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871x = 4,954,611,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,611,321/44,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,419.01

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