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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,955 and 98,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,955 and 98,658 is: 216,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955 : 98,658 = 98,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955/98,658 = 98,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955x = 98,658 × 98,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955x = 9,733,400,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,400,964/44,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,514.31

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