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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,332 and 96,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,332 and 96,444 is: 209,813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,332 : 96,444 = 96,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,332/96,444 = 96,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,332x = 96,444 × 96,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,332x = 9,301,445,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,445,136/44,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,813.34

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