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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,938 and 59,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,938 and 59,630 is: 79,125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,938 : 59,630 = 59,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,938/59,630 = 59,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,938x = 59,630 × 59,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,938x = 3,555,736,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,736,900/44,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,125.39

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