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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,951 and 70,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,951 and 70,512 is: 110,608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,951 : 70,512 = 70,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,951/70,512 = 70,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,951x = 70,512 × 70,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,951x = 4,971,942,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,942,144/44,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,608.04

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