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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,949 and 64,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,949 and 64,747 is: 93,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,949 : 64,747 = 64,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,949/64,747 = 64,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,949x = 64,747 × 64,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,949x = 4,192,174,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,174,009/44,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,265.12

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