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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,027 and 94,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,027 and 94,899 is: 204,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,027 : 94,899 = 94,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,027/94,899 = 94,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,027x = 94,899 × 94,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,027x = 9,005,820,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,820,201/44,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,552.21

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