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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,340 and 94,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,340 and 94,908 is: 203,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,340 : 94,908 = 94,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,340/94,908 = 94,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,340x = 94,908 × 94,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,340x = 9,007,528,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,007,528,464/44,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,146.79

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