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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,988 and 98,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,988 and 98,268 is: 214,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,988 : 98,268 = 98,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,988/98,268 = 98,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,988x = 98,268 × 98,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,988x = 9,656,599,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,656,599,824/44,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,648.35

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