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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,768 and 95,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,768 and 95,682 is: 204,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,768 : 95,682 = 95,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,768/95,682 = 95,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,768x = 95,682 × 95,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,768x = 9,155,045,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,045,124/44,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,499.76

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