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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,949 and 70,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,949 and 70,534 is: 110,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,949 : 70,534 = 70,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,949/70,534 = 70,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,949x = 70,534 × 70,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,949x = 4,975,045,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,045,156/44,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,682.00

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