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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,012 and 95,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,012 and 95,038 is: 205,221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,012 : 95,038 = 95,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,012/95,038 = 95,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,012x = 95,038 × 95,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,012x = 9,032,221,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,032,221,444/44,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,221.79

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