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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,241 and 96,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,241 and 96,258 is: 209,434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,241 : 96,258 = 96,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,241/96,258 = 96,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,241x = 96,258 × 96,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,241x = 9,265,602,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,602,564/44,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,434.75

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