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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,871 and 97,171.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,871 and 97,171.50 is: 210,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871 : 97,171.50 = 97,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871/97,171.50 = 97,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871x = 97,171.50 × 97,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871x = 9,442,300,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,300,412.25/44,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,432.14

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