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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,251 and 95,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,251 and 95,539 is: 206,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251 : 95,539 = 95,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251/95,539 = 95,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251x = 95,539 × 95,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251x = 9,127,700,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,700,521/44,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,271.06

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