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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,967 and 98,499.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,967 and 98,499.75 is: 215,762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,967 : 98,499.75 = 98,499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,967/98,499.75 = 98,499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,967x = 98,499.75 × 98,499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,967x = 9,702,200,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,200,750.06/44,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,762.69

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