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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,384 and 96,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,384 and 96,604 is: 210,263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,384 : 96,604 = 96,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,384/96,604 = 96,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,384x = 96,604 × 96,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,384x = 9,332,332,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,332,816/44,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,263.45

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