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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,910 and 98,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,910 and 98,550 is: 216,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,910 : 98,550 = 98,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,910/98,550 = 98,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,910x = 98,550 × 98,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,910x = 9,712,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,712,102,500/44,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,257.01

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