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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,659 and 95,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,659 and 95,795 is: 205,483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,659 : 95,795 = 95,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,659/95,795 = 95,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,659x = 95,795 × 95,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,659x = 9,176,682,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,682,025/44,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,483.37

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