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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,960 and 71,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,960 and 71,448 is: 113,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,960 : 71,448 = 71,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,960/71,448 = 71,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,960x = 71,448 × 71,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,960x = 5,104,816,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,816,704/44,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,541.30

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