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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,994 and 65,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,994 and 65,763 is: 96,118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,994 : 65,763 = 65,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,994/65,763 = 65,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,994x = 65,763 × 65,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,994x = 4,324,772,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,772,169/44,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,118.86

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