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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,946 and 71,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,946 and 71,550 is: 113,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,946 : 71,550 = 71,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,946/71,550 = 71,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,946x = 71,550 × 71,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,946x = 5,119,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,402,500/44,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,901.18

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