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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,910 and 62,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,910 and 62,444 is: 86,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,910 : 62,444 = 62,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,910/62,444 = 62,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,910x = 62,444 × 62,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,910x = 3,899,253,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,253,136/44,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,823.72

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