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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,031 and 95,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,031 and 95,240 is: 206,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031 : 95,240 = 95,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031/95,240 = 95,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031x = 95,240 × 95,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031x = 9,070,657,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,070,657,600/44,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,006.17

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