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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,946 and 97,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,946 and 97,668 is: 212,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,946 : 97,668 = 97,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,946/97,668 = 97,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,946x = 97,668 × 97,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,946x = 9,539,038,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,539,038,224/44,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,233.31

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