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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,044 and 70,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,044 and 70,214 is: 102,614.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,044 : 70,214 = 70,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,044/70,214 = 70,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,044x = 70,214 × 70,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,044x = 4,930,005,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,005,796/48,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,614.39

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