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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,095 and 95,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,095 and 95,159 is: 205,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,095 : 95,159 = 95,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,095/95,159 = 95,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,095x = 95,159 × 95,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,095x = 9,055,235,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,235,281/44,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,357.42

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