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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,427 and 94,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,427 and 94,998 is: 203,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427 : 94,998 = 94,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427/94,998 = 94,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427x = 94,998 × 94,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427x = 9,024,620,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,620,004/44,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,133.68

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