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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,874 and 69,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,874 and 69,441 is: 107,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,874 : 69,441 = 69,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,874/69,441 = 69,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,874x = 69,441 × 69,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,874x = 4,822,052,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,052,481/44,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,457.60

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