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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,926 and 70,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,926 and 70,265 is: 109,895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,926 : 70,265 = 70,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,926/70,265 = 70,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,926x = 70,265 × 70,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,926x = 4,937,170,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,170,225/44,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,895.61

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