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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,017 and 94,878.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,017 and 94,878.50 is: 204,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,017 : 94,878.50 = 94,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,017/94,878.50 = 94,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,017x = 94,878.50 × 94,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,017x = 9,001,929,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,929,762.25/44,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,510.30

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