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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,984 and 67,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,984 and 67,624 is: 101,658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,984 : 67,624 = 67,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,984/67,624 = 67,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,984x = 67,624 × 67,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,984x = 4,573,005,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,005,376/44,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,658.49

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