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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,241 and 96,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,241 and 96,257 is: 209,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,241 : 96,257 = 96,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,241/96,257 = 96,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,241x = 96,257 × 96,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,241x = 9,265,410,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,410,049/44,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,430.39

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