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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,664 and 70,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,664 and 70,324 is: 101,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,664 : 70,324 = 70,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,664/70,324 = 70,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,664x = 70,324 × 70,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,664x = 4,945,464,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,464,976/48,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,624.71

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