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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,280 and 96,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,280 and 96,340 is: 209,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,280 : 96,340 = 96,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,280/96,340 = 96,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,280x = 96,340 × 96,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,280x = 9,281,395,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281,395,600/44,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,606.95

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