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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,430 and 94,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,430 and 94,614 is: 201,481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430 : 94,614 = 94,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430/94,614 = 94,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430x = 94,614 × 94,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430x = 8,951,808,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,951,808,996/44,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,481.18

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