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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,904 and 70,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,904 and 70,236 is: 109,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904 : 70,236 = 70,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904/70,236 = 70,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904x = 70,236 × 70,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904x = 4,933,095,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,095,696/44,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,858.71

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