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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,593 and 96,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,593 and 96,658 is: 209,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,593 : 96,658 = 96,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,593/96,658 = 96,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,593x = 96,658 × 96,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,593x = 9,342,768,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,768,964/44,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,512.01

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